MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 99.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive99.4% 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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A11
MotherboardMSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)  (all builds)
Memory29.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161221
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 23 '17 at 13:41
Run Duration222 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (65th 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 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
99.7% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 143
2-Core 288
96% 175 Pts
4-Core 571
8-Core 800
86% 686 Pts
64-Core 801
50% 801 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 99.7%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1987 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 382.5
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 71% Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
465GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 518
Write 411
Mixed 424
100% 451 MB/s
4K Read 49.4
4K Write 117
4K Mixed 32
178% 66.1 MB/s
DQ Read 369
DQ Write 291
DQ Mixed 30.6
104% 230 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 113%
Great: 134%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
200GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
99.4% Outstanding
Read 521
Write 419
Mixed 424
101% 455 MB/s
4K Read 46.9
4K Write 113
4K Mixed 29
168% 63 MB/s
DQ Read 49.9
DQ Write 121
DQ Mixed 29.7
38% 66.7 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 99.4%
Great: 124%
WD Black 6TB (2016)-$235
5.5TB free
Firmware: 81.H0A81 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
122% Outstanding
Read 216
Write 209
Mixed 195
155% 207 MB/s
4K Read 1.01
4K Write 4.12
4K Mixed 0.48
171% 1.87 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 122%
Great: 121%
Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB-$80
2TB free
Firmware: MX6OABB0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
97.7% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 169
Mixed 156
124% 166 MB/s
4K Read 1.07
4K Write 1.91
4K Mixed 0.19
101% 1.06 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 97.7%
Great: 107%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 32GB-$9
26GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
15% Very poor
Read 67.7
Write 13.5
Mixed 13.3
29% 31.5 MB/s
4K Read 8.82
4K Write 0.05
4K Mixed 0.1
38% 2.99 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 15%
Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2666 C15 4x8GB-$165
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
90.5% Outstanding
MC Read 31.1
MC Write 35.3
MC Mixed 28.6
90% 31.7 GB/s
SC Read 22.1
SC Write 38.6
SC Mixed 28.7
85% 29.8 GB/s
Latency 60.1
67% 60.1 ns
Poor: 74%
This bench: 90.5%
Great: 118%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11) Builds (Compare 1,550 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 KRAIT GAMING 3X (MS-7A11)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $455
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