MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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. 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 74.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics56.1% 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 Drive93.8% 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.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory13.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160724
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 06 '20 at 11:57
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 41%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6100-$76
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
74.7% Very good
Memory 93.8
1-Core 107
2-Core 222
81% 141 Pts
4-Core 322
8-Core 329
43% 325 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 74.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1380 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.20
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Lighting 70.4
Reflection 70.1
Parallax 88
57% 76.2 fps
MRender 71.3
Gravity 70.7
Splatting 58.3
54% 66.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX300 120GB-$80
83GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M2CR010
SusWrite @10s intervals: 214 222 223 224 224 224 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
93.8% Outstanding
Read 516
Write 221
Mixed 290
SusWrite 222
69% 312 MB/s
4K Read 30
4K Write 128
4K Mixed 43.1
168% 66.9 MB/s
DQ Read 144
DQ Write 220
DQ Mixed 145
120% 170 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 93.8%
Great: 115%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 500GB
354GB free, PID a00d
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 113 114 114 114 114 113 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
46.2% Average
Read 106
Write 113
Mixed 37.1
SusWrite 114
124% 92.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.6
87% 1 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 46%
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 above expectations (73rd percentile)
73.9% Very good
MC Read 27.2
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 21.6
74% 25.8 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 28.1
SC Mixed 23.5
65% 22.9 GB/s
Latency 60.3
66% 60.3 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 73.9%
Great: 80%

 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 2,311 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $589
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HDDRAMUSB
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