MSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics56.3% 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 Drive49.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7885
MotherboardMSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141105
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 02 '18 at 12:58
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing above expectations (83rd 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 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
87.2% Excellent
Memory 94.9
1-Core 84.1
2-Core 231
77% 137 Pts
4-Core 428
8-Core 700
69% 564 Pts
64-Core 912
56% 912 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 87.2%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 398.36
Performing below potential (97th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (69 fps cap detected)
56.3% Above average
Lighting 69.7
Reflection 68
Parallax 59.8
57% 65.8 fps
MRender 68.4
Gravity 65.3
Splatting 69.1
56% 67.6 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
81GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 506ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 89 81 89 89 90 89 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
49.1% Average
Read 134
Write 112
Mixed 115
SusWrite 87.8
25% 112 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 78.7
4K Mixed 27.3
110% 42.7 MB/s
DQ Read 110
DQ Write 104
DQ Mixed 67.1
61% 93.7 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 73%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
885GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 166 183 184 187 187 188 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 172
Write 150
Mixed 87.6
SusWrite 182
108% 148 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 1
176% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 102%
Great: 112%
Seagate Laptop SSHD 2.5" 1TB-$41
931GB free
Firmware: SM36
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 114 115 117 114 116 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
64.7% Good
Read 109
Write 118
Mixed 66.5
SusWrite 116
75% 102 MB/s
4K Read 1.7
4K Write 4.8
4K Mixed 2.1
393% 2.87 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2133 C14 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM 2133 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
105% Outstanding
MC Read 40.7
MC Write 41.6
MC Mixed 38.2
115% 40.2 GB/s
SC Read 15.2
SC Write 21.2
SC Mixed 23.1
57% 19.8 GB/s
Latency 57.3
70% 57.3 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 105%
Great: 99%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885) Builds (Compare 1,025 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI PLUS (MS-7885)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $523
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