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MSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 88.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics107% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7976
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976)  (all builds)
Memory30.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2684 x 1620 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180628
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 11 '20 at 22:35
Run Duration79 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU0%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$90
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
88.3% Excellent
Memory 91
1-Core 123
2-Core 247
86% 154 Pts
4-Core 492
8-Core 503
66% 497 Pts
64-Core 478
30% 478 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 88.3%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070-$200
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 446.14
Performing below potential (75th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
107% Outstanding
Lighting 134
Reflection 124
Parallax 127
109% 128 fps
MRender 183
Gravity 128
Splatting 101
108% 137 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 107%
Great: 112%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
76GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 8,136
Write 7,162
Mixed 7,746
1,714% 7,681 MB/s
4K Read 606
4K Write 313
4K Mixed 408
1,606% 442 MB/s
DQ Read 1,808
DQ Write 1,454
DQ Mixed 1,572
1,192% 1,611 MB/s
Poor: 75% Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-2800C16-8GRR 029E CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 04CD F4-2800C16-8GRR 029E CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
76.3% Very good
MC Read 28.2
MC Write 27.5
MC Mixed 24.3
76% 26.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 31.5
SC Mixed 24.5
70% 24.4 GB/s
Latency 65.7
61% 65.7 ns
Poor: 73%
This bench: 76.3%
Great: 76%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING M7 (MS-7976) Builds (Compare 2,638 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 GAMING M7 (MS-7976) - $180

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $710
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