MSI Z170A SLI (MS-7998)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 165%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 139%
UFO
PC StatusOverall 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.
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 88.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics194% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7998
MotherboardMSI Z170A SLI (MS-7998)  (all builds)
Memory10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161021
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateOct 23 '22 at 13:26
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
88.1% Excellent
Memory 96.2
1-Core 119
2-Core 234
86% 150 Pts
4-Core 432
8-Core 666
68% 549 Pts
64-Core 666
41% 666 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 88.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$625
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 522.25
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
194% Outstanding
Lighting 284
Reflection 242
Parallax 314
231% 280 fps
MRender 312
Gravity 238
Splatting 172
189% 240 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 194%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 248
Write 175
Mixed 204
46% 209 MB/s
4K Read 22.8
4K Write 68
4K Mixed 30.8
110% 40.5 MB/s
DQ Read 166
DQ Write 172
DQ Mixed 182
133% 174 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
64GB free
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 107 105 104 99 90 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
73.6% Very good
Read 155
Write 155
Mixed 71.3
SusWrite 102
88% 121 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
159% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 73.6%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
96.3% Outstanding
MC Read 37.3
MC Write 36.6
MC Mixed 28.3
97% 34.1 GB/s
SC Read 21.7
SC Write 37.7
SC Mixed 28.3
84% 29.2 GB/s
Latency 53.4
75% 53.4 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 96.3%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A SLI (MS-7998) Builds (Compare 427 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
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Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI (MS-7998)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 100% - Outstanding Total price: $445
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