MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 84.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics33.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory22 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160723
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 26 '20 at 21:38
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU3%

 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 i5-6600-$130
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
84.7% Excellent
Memory 87.3
1-Core 119
2-Core 236
83% 147 Pts
4-Core 474
8-Core 474
64% 474 Pts
64-Core 467
29% 467 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 84.7%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
MSI(1462 2825) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
33.6% Below average
Lighting 38.3
Reflection 34.2
Parallax 41.7
31% 38.1 fps
MRender 55.6
Gravity 50.2
Splatting 38
38% 47.9 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
XPG SX950U 240GB
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0427ANR
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 496
Write 274
Mixed 304
79% 358 MB/s
4K Read 25.9
4K Write 84
4K Mixed 37.4
132% 49.1 MB/s
DQ Read 184
DQ Write 265
DQ Mixed 130
125% 193 MB/s
Poor: 65% Great: 123%
GOODRAM 120GB
16GB free
Firmware: SBFM10.6
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 467
Write 311
Mixed 319
81% 366 MB/s
4K Read 33.4
4K Write 74.7
4K Mixed 32.2
131% 46.8 MB/s
DQ Read 192
DQ Write 261
DQ Mixed 109
115% 187 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 97%
TOSHIBA HDWD130 3TB
1TB free, PID 2338
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 40 41 40 40 40 40 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
16.5% Very poor
Read 39
Write 38.3
Mixed 32.8
SusWrite 40
51% 37.5 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.4
38% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 16.5%
Great: 23%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2133 C14 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2191 MHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
78.2% Very good
MC Read 28
MC Write 30
MC Mixed 26.1
80% 28 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 28.6
SC Mixed 22.6
65% 22.6 GB/s
Latency 70.2
57% 70.2 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 99%

 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
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971) - $180

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $573
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