MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. 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 62.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics47.4% 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 Drive92.5% 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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7977
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977)  (all builds)
Memory0.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170515
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJun 12 '18 at 11:14
Run Duration264 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 35%
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 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G3900-$25
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
62.1% Good
Memory 96.9
1-Core 84.2
2-Core 145
68% 109 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 159
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
MSI(1462 809E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.5.2
Performing below potential (58th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.4% Average
Lighting 58.5
Reflection 64.8
Parallax 73.1
48% 65.5 fps
MRender 63.8
Gravity 55.3
Splatting 54.3
47% 57.8 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Drevo X1 SSD 120GB
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0202A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
92.5% Outstanding
Read 498
Write 376
Mixed 432
97% 435 MB/s
4K Read 26.8
4K Write 97.9
4K Mixed 25.5
125% 50.1 MB/s
DQ Read 289
DQ Write 270
DQ Mixed 28.8
90% 196 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 92.5%
Great: 91%
IS817 innostor 16GB
11GB free, PID 4100
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
5.06% Terrible
Read 16.3
Write 6.94
Mixed 2.6
9% 8.62 MB/s
4K Read 4.68
4K Write 0.03
4K Mixed 0.02
19% 1.58 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 5.06%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
38.2% Below average
MC Read 13.4
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 11.6
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 8.4
22% 7.77 GB/s
Latency 50.6
79% 50.6 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 38.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977) Builds (Compare 4,948 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $617
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