MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 77.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive108% 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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180623
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJan 02 '20 at 13:11
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
77.1% Very good
Memory 83.9
1-Core 107
2-Core 219
77% 137 Pts
4-Core 379
8-Core 609
61% 494 Pts
64-Core 622
38% 622 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$130
162GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 303 194 198 210 170 212 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 491
Write 462
Mixed 307
SusWrite 215
82% 369 MB/s
4K Read 42.3
4K Write 110
4K Mixed 54.7
192% 69.1 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 324
DQ Mixed 316
245% 337 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 108%
Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
931GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 185 186 180 177 184 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 187
Write 98.7
Mixed 77.3
SusWrite 183
100% 137 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
151% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 106%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2133 C13 2x8GB-$46
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
71.7% Very good
MC Read 26
MC Write 27.8
MC Mixed 22.8
73% 25.5 GB/s
SC Read 15.3
SC Write 26.4
SC Mixed 21.6
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 73.6
54% 73.6 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 71.7%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 3,165 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 59%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) - $350

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $802
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HDDRAMUSB
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