MSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 39%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: 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 82.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics40.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive90.4% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7885
MotherboardMSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)  (all builds)
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151030
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateMay 01 '19 at 18:31
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5820K-$130
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
82.5% Excellent
Memory 91.8
1-Core 72.4
2-Core 221
72% 128 Pts
4-Core 394
8-Core 673
65% 534 Pts
64-Core 856
53% 856 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 82.5%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1456 MHz, MLim: 1753 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 425.31
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.8% Average
Lighting 48.8
Reflection 51.1
Parallax 47.4
40% 49.1 fps
MRender 61.5
Gravity 50
Splatting 47.4
43% 53 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 40.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX100 512GB-$200
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 379 283 262 251 262 262 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
Read 428
Write 456
Mixed 307
SusWrite 283
83% 369 MB/s
4K Read 28.6
4K Write 96.1
4K Mixed 40.6
146% 55.1 MB/s
DQ Read 151
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 180
155% 222 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 107%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
715GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 104 103 106 106 103 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
68.3% Good
Read 134
Write 101
Mixed 73.5
SusWrite 104
76% 103 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2800 C16 4x4GB-$210
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM 3000 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.4% Good
MC Read 30.5
MC Write 21.6
MC Mixed 22.4
71% 24.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 20.9
SC Mixed 20
53% 18.5 GB/s
Latency 64.4
62% 64.4 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 69.4%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885) Builds (Compare 1,026 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $523
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HDDRAMUSB
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