MSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 89%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57.4% 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 Drive104% 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.
SystemMSI MS-7998
MotherboardMSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160727
Uptime6.6 Days
Run DateJul 17 '19 at 05:21
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%
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 PC Performing below expectations (39th 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 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Memory 92.7
1-Core 127
2-Core 248
88% 156 Pts
4-Core 368
8-Core 451
53% 409 Pts
64-Core 630
39% 630 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 416.94
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57.4% Above average
Lighting 70.6
Reflection 75
Parallax 65.4
58% 70.3 fps
MRender 70.7
Gravity 67.6
Splatting 70.6
57% 69.6 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$139
200GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 346 343 324 327 327 326 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 492
Write 326
Mixed 294
SusWrite 332
81% 361 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 41.1
160% 61.5 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 292
DQ Mixed 238
205% 304 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 104%
Great: 133%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
403GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 149 149 149 148 149 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
83.5% Excellent
Read 142
Write 134
Mixed 80
SusWrite 149
93% 126 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
236% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 83.5%
Great: 109%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
906GB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 158 158 158 158 159 160 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
86.4% Excellent
Read 142
Write 163
Mixed 26
SusWrite 159
88% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.8
174% 1.33 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 86.4%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4 3000 2OZ 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
60.4% Good
MC Read 23.6
MC Write 21.5
MC Mixed 19
61% 21.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 17.2
SC Mixed 15.6
45% 15.7 GB/s
Latency 62.8
64% 62.8 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998) Builds (Compare 1,526 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 SLI PLUS (MS-7998) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $597
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