MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 72.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics4.45% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7984
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180616
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 30 '23 at 01:27
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
72.8% Very good
Memory 74.5
1-Core 111
2-Core 224
75% 136 Pts
4-Core 383
8-Core 551
58% 467 Pts
64-Core 578
36% 578 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
MSI(1462 7984) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 31.0.101.2111
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
4.45% Terrible
Lighting 6.3
Reflection 6.6
Parallax 6.9
5% 6.6 fps
MRender 7
Gravity 5.9
Splatting 0.2
3% 4.37 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.45%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1E1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 295
Write 119
Mixed 196
45% 203 MB/s
4K Read 26.1
4K Write 42.9
4K Mixed 24.5
94% 31.2 MB/s
DQ Read 55.8
DQ Write 60.3
DQ Mixed 53.1
41% 56.4 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
Kingston DataTraveler G3 32GB
29GB free, PID 6545
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 25.6
Write 9.5
Mixed 10.7
16% 15.3 MB/s
4K Read 7.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.2
33% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 4% Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30% Poor
MC Read 11.9
MC Write 9.8
MC Mixed 8.4
29% 10 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 8.2
25% 8.6 GB/s
Latency 91.4
44% 91.4 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 30%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) Builds (Compare 1,227 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) - $174

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $778
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