MSI X99A SLI (MS-7A54)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 94.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics4.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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-7A54
MotherboardMSI X99A SLI (MS-7A54)  (all builds)
Memory28.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161214
Uptime16 Days
Run DateMar 03 '18 at 00:06
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU5%
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 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5820K-$130
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.2% Outstanding
Memory 96.7
1-Core 123
2-Core 248
88% 156 Pts
4-Core 494
8-Core 841
81% 667 Pts
64-Core 1,035
64% 1,035 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 94.2%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
Gainward(10B0 1B80) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2176 MHz, MLim: 2877 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 388.31
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
4.26% Terrible
Lighting 7.43
Reflection 0.08
Parallax 1.34
6% 2.95 fps
MRender 0.1
Gravity 0.3
Splatting 2
1% 0.8 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 4.26%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin MKNSSDTR250GB 250GB
182GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O1126A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
64.3% Good
Read 483
Write 260
Mixed 271
74% 338 MB/s
4K Read 25.1
4K Write 42.9
4K Mixed 23.1
90% 30.4 MB/s
DQ Read 26.2
DQ Write 41.7
DQ Mixed 10.2
14% 26.1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 98%
Crucial MX300 750GB-$160
142GB free
Firmware: M0CR040 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
63.2% Good
Read 474
Write 286
Mixed 338
81% 366 MB/s
4K Read 19.4
4K Write 62.7
4K Mixed 10.9
76% 31 MB/s
DQ Read 21.4
DQ Write 192
DQ Mixed 10.3
37% 74.6 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 63.2%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLE8G4D26AFEA.16FAD 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below potential (97th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
126% Outstanding
MC Read 48.6
MC Write 49
MC Mixed 48.8
139% 48.8 GB/s
SC Read 18.8
SC Write 23.7
SC Mixed 22.4
62% 21.6 GB/s
Latency 51.6
78% 51.6 ns
Poor: 71%
This bench: 126%
Great: 121%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A SLI (MS-7A54) Builds (Compare 83 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 101%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 90%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI (MS-7A54)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $697
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