MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (10th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 90 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 good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics58.1% 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 Drive77% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (68%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7976
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colori
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180628
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 12 '19 at 19:17
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 68%

 PC Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 85.9
2-Core 157
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 496
45% 378 Pts
64-Core 618
38% 618 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti-$485
MSI(1462 3605) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2752 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 430.86
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
58.1% Above average
Lighting 65.6
Reflection 76
Parallax 61.7
53% 67.7 fps
MRender 94.1
Gravity 65.6
Splatting 85.9
67% 81.9 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 133%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
136GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 300 286 280 277 263 264 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
77% Very good
Read 375
Write 361
Mixed 316
SusWrite 278
75% 333 MB/s
4K Read 20.5
4K Write 49.2
4K Mixed 28
93% 32.6 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 342
DQ Mixed 357
269% 360 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 77%
Great: 124%
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
68GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 309 353 375 388 365 357 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
83% Excellent
Read 371
Write 368
Mixed 326
SusWrite 358
80% 356 MB/s
4K Read 21.1
4K Write 51.5
4K Mixed 29.4
97% 34 MB/s
DQ Read 383
DQ Write 342
DQ Mixed 360
271% 362 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 83%
Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 2400 C16 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
60.9% Good
MC Read 25.5
MC Write 24.1
MC Mixed 20.5
67% 23.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 15.4
SC Mixed 11
33% 11.6 GB/s
Latency 107
37% 107 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976) Builds (Compare 2,474 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 86%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 72%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976) - $180

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $912
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $184Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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