MSI X99S GAMING 9 ACK (MS-7882)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 72.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics51.8% 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 Drive82.3% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7882
MotherboardMSI X99S GAMING 9 ACK (MS-7882)  (all builds)
Memory23.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141201
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 19 '21 at 18:55
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 32%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5820K-$130
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
72.3% Very good
Memory 84
1-Core 94
2-Core 176
69% 118 Pts
4-Core 327
8-Core 546
53% 436 Pts
64-Core 709
44% 709 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 72.3%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.09
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
51.8% Above average
Lighting 64.6
Reflection 69.8
Parallax 62.8
53% 65.7 fps
MRender 68.4
Gravity 64.4
Splatting 54.3
50% 62.4 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
42GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 205 138 132 133 136 151 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
82.3% Excellent
Read 464
Write 432
Mixed 344
SusWrite 149
78% 347 MB/s
4K Read 34.2
4K Write 72.1
4K Mixed 43.9
146% 50.1 MB/s
DQ Read 140
DQ Write 263
DQ Mixed 194
150% 199 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 82.3%
Great: 124%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$48
825GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 114 113 108 115 112 110 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Read 94.3
Write 85.7
Mixed 49.2
SusWrite 112
62% 85.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.8
162% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 32GB
2800, 2800, 2800, 2800, 2800, 2800, 2800, 2800 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096, 4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
102% Outstanding
MC Read 37.6
MC Write 42.9
MC Mixed 38.7
114% 39.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 20.5
50% 17.4 GB/s
Latency 73.4
54% 73.4 ns
Poor: 102%
This bench: 102%
Great: 130%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99S GAMING 9 ACK (MS-7882) Builds (Compare 116 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 103%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 91%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI X99S GAMING 9 ACK (MS-7882)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $470
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