MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

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 (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 96%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive92% 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.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A54
MotherboardMSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160808
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateJul 14 '17 at 20:41
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 25%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6800K-$103
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
96% Outstanding
Memory 95.3
1-Core 130
2-Core 261
91% 162 Pts
4-Core 520
8-Core 838
83% 679 Pts
64-Core 1,020
63% 1,020 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 96%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 384.76
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 71% Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 600p Series NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$49
62GB free (System drive)
Firmware: PSF100C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
92% Outstanding
Read 643
Write 550
Mixed 606
134% 600 MB/s
4K Read 22.8
4K Write 46.2
4K Mixed 17.7
82% 28.9 MB/s
DQ Read 25.1
DQ Write 350
DQ Mixed 16.8
64% 131 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 92%
Great: 157%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
509GB free
Firmware: CC4G Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
88% Excellent
Read 147
Write 160
Mixed 129
109% 145 MB/s
4K Read 0.75
4K Write 1.55
4K Mixed 0.37
101% 0.89 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 88%
Great: 112%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
414GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
84.2% Excellent
Read 149
Write 144
Mixed 156
113% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 1.96
4K Mixed 0.19
79% 0.89 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 84.2%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4 3000 2OZ 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 3000 MHz clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below potential (99th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
110% Outstanding
MC Read 39.4
MC Write 50.3
MC Mixed 37.6
121% 42.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 20.7
SC Mixed 20.1
52% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 56.1
71% 56.1 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 110%
Great: 103%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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Desktop
Desktop 89%
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 84% - Excellent Total price: $629
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