MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 77.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics51.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive95.4% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7984
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984)  (all builds)
Memory25 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180616
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateFeb 07 '21 at 18:07
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (55th 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 below expectations (23rd percentile)
77.2% Very good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 126
2-Core 230
82% 146 Pts
4-Core 388
8-Core 587
60% 488 Pts
64-Core 616
38% 616 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 77.2%
Great: 90%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.40
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.3% Above average
Lighting 64
Reflection 69.1
Parallax 61.2
52% 64.8 fps
MRender 68.3
Gravity 62.9
Splatting 54.2
50% 61.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 54%
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
MSI(1462 7984) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8681
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 7.1
Reflection 68.2
Parallax 7.8
6% 27.7 fps
Gravity 7.4
Splatting 0.2
3% 3.8 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX200 250GB-$134
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 287 323 294 264 300 274 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
95.4% Outstanding
Read 425
Write 416
Mixed 334
SusWrite 290
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 28.5
4K Write 97.6
4K Mixed 40.1
146% 55.4 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 249
215% 317 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 95.4%
Great: 113%
Samsung 860 QVO 2TB-$200
1.5TB free
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 300 444 460 380 460 462 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 452
Write 432
Mixed 359
SusWrite 418
94% 415 MB/s
4K Read 31.7
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 47.1
168% 63.7 MB/s
DQ Read 385
DQ Write 343
DQ Mixed 358
270% 362 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 112%
Great: 122%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$61
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 154 153 146 156 153 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
87.7% Excellent
Read 155
Write 143
Mixed 90.4
SusWrite 151
99% 135 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
193% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 87.7%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2133C14/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G KHX2133C14/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
61.3% Good
MC Read 21.8
MC Write 23.3
MC Mixed 19.5
62% 21.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 22.6
SC Mixed 19.1
53% 18.6 GB/s
Latency 76.1
53% 76.1 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 61.3%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) Builds (Compare 1,231 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO (MS-7984) - $174

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $778
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