MSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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. 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 63.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics77.8% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive95.6% 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.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7998
MotherboardMSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998)  (all builds)
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160727
Uptime4 Days
Run DateJul 16 '17 at 21:54
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 60%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
63.1% Good
Memory 87.9
1-Core 80.3
2-Core 136
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 304
32% 257 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 376.53
Performing below potential (42nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
77.8% Very good
Lighting 97.6
Reflection 103
Parallax 84.5
80% 95 fps
MRender 89
Gravity 93.1
Splatting 90
74% 90.7 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 77.8%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
233GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
95.6% Outstanding
Read 510
Write 401
Mixed 410
98% 440 MB/s
4K Read 42.5
4K Write 81.2
4K Mixed 27.3
142% 50.3 MB/s
DQ Read 226
DQ Write 167
DQ Mixed 73.7
88% 155 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 95.6%
Great: 134%
WD Red 3TB (2012)-$50
231GB free
Firmware: 82.00A82 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
69.2% Good
Read 139
Write 102
Mixed 119
90% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 2.04
4K Mixed 0.21
83% 0.92 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 2400 C16 2x8GB-$118
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
52.2% Above average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 19.6
MC Mixed 17.7
51% 18 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 19.4
SC Mixed 15.5
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 69.6
57% 69.6 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998) Builds (Compare 1,509 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS (MS-7998) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $595
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HDDRAMUSB
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