MSI X99A GAMING 7 (MS-7885)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive90.9% 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7885
MotherboardMSI X99A GAMING 7 (MS-7885)  (all builds)
Memory28.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160715
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJun 24 '17 at 15:56
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6800K-$103
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
92.3% Outstanding
Memory 97
1-Core 115
2-Core 228
84% 147 Pts
4-Core 472
8-Core 712
73% 592 Pts
64-Core 905
56% 905 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 92.3%
Great: 90%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 1TB-$130
585GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
86.4% Excellent
Read 510
Write 409
Mixed 423
100% 447 MB/s
4K Read 26.4
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 23.9
96% 32.7 MB/s
DQ Read 286
DQ Write 250
DQ Mixed 124
132% 220 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 86.4%
Great: 133%
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
309GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
90.9% Outstanding
Read 505
Write 400
Mixed 415
98% 440 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 46.5
4K Mixed 32.5
108% 35.6 MB/s
DQ Read 317
DQ Write 247
DQ Mixed 114
131% 226 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 90.9%
Great: 134%
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
325GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
93.7% Outstanding
Read 504
Write 411
Mixed 421
99% 445 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 52.5
4K Mixed 34.8
114% 38.3 MB/s
DQ Read 301
DQ Write 272
DQ Mixed 124
137% 232 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 93.7%
Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
129% Outstanding
MC Read 45.8
MC Write 57.8
MC Mixed 49
145% 50.9 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 19.9
SC Mixed 21.4
53% 18.7 GB/s
Latency 50.2
80% 50.2 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 129%
Great: 124%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A GAMING 7 (MS-7885) Builds (Compare 700 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 78%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 69%
Battle cruiser

Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 (MS-7885)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $624
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