MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 70.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics32.9% 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)
Boot Drive142% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171211
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 09 '22 at 09:47
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7500-$88
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
70.7% Very good
Memory 87.1
1-Core 108
2-Core 213
78% 136 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 354
43% 331 Pts
64-Core 358
22% 358 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 70.7%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 471.41
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.9% Below average
Lighting 41.9
Reflection 45.1
Parallax 40.4
34% 42.5 fps
MRender 37.2
Gravity 40.4
Splatting 35.2
31% 37.6 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 36%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hs-ssd-e3000 1024G 1TB
240GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SN07939
SusWrite @10s intervals: 233 252 258 240 243 253 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
142% Outstanding
Read 1,159
Write 266
Mixed 371
SusWrite 246
111% 511 MB/s
4K Read 41.8
4K Write 121
4K Mixed 49.1
190% 70.7 MB/s
DQ Read 752
DQ Write 253
DQ Mixed 314
281% 440 MB/s
Poor: 144%
This bench: 142%
Great: 367%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Kingston 9905702-204.A00G 12GB
2400, 2400 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
41.8% Average
MC Read 15
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 12.1
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 13.4
38% 13.3 GB/s
Latency 70.4
57% 70.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 293 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $316
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