MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 94.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A11
MotherboardMSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 27 '18 at 22:36
Run Duration151 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$113
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.7% Outstanding
Memory 96.8
1-Core 142
2-Core 284
97% 174 Pts
4-Core 535
8-Core 533
71% 534 Pts
64-Core 536
33% 536 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 94.7%
Great: 85%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$182
353GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 8,472
Write 7,860
Mixed 8,279
1,833% 8,204 MB/s
4K Read 659
4K Write 224
4K Mixed 339
1,551% 407 MB/s
DQ Read 1,292
DQ Write 1,030
DQ Mixed 1,160
868% 1,161 MB/s
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Samsung MZ7TE512HMHP-000L1 512GB
163GB free
Firmware: EXT06L0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 420 420 419 414 412 386 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 504
Write 376
Mixed 194
SusWrite 412
83% 371 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 95.7
4K Mixed 38.2
157% 57.2 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 219
DQ Mixed 95.1
125% 229 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 106%
Great: 103%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 11 11 10 11 11 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 34% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$40
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
101% Outstanding
MC Read 30.5
MC Write 42.4
MC Mixed 34.3
102% 35.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 43.9
SC Mixed 30.7
88% 30.7 GB/s
Latency 51
78% 51 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 101%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11) Builds (Compare 1,571 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $593
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