| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 79.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
| Graphics | 20.8% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 105% 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. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | MSI MS-7978 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) (all builds) |
| Memory | 10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz |
| Display | 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit Farben |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20160122 |
| Uptime | 13.3 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 25 '20 at 20:28 |
| Run Duration | 124 Seconds |
| Run User | DEU-User |
| Background CPU | 12% |
PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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79.6%
Very good
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83% 149 Pts
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66% 534 Pts
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41% 656 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Asus(1043 8422) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 445.75
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20.8%
Poor
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20% 26.1 fps
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23% 28.3 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 750 EVO 500GB
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 438 236 220 191 152 133 MB/s
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105%
Outstanding
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83% 371 MB/s
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184% 66.1 MB/s
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260% 354 MB/s
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
586GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 199 200 199 202 200 201 MB/s
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110%
Outstanding
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112% 153 MB/s
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150% 1.2 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 2400 C16 2x8GB-$170
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
75.4%
Very good
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76% 26.7 GB/s
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67% 23.5 GB/s
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54% 74.8 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 2,308 builds)
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Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $150
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| Core i7-6700KIntel $180Bench 81%, 588,978 samples | 817x |
| Core i5-6600KIntel $81Bench 72%, 342,244 samples | 630x |
| Core i7-6700Intel $180Bench 72%, 282,363 samples | 226x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 316x |
| GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 305x |
| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 221x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 86% - Excellent | Total price: $589 |