MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming 0% Incomplete	Desktop 0% Incomplete	Workstation 0% Incomplete


PC Status	Overall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Processor	With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics	59.4% 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)
Memory	24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS Version	Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.

Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.

Run History

5 years ago, 5 years ago.

System	MSI MS-7971
Motherboard	MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971) (all builds)
Memory	17.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display	1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OS	Windows 10
BIOS Date	20150902
Uptime	0.7 Days
Run Date	Jan 14 '19 at 17:43
Run Duration	147 Seconds
Run User	FRA-User
Background CPU	15%

PC Performing as expected (50^th percentile)

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

Processor	Bench	Normal	Heavy	Server
Intel Core i5-6500-$67 241,476 User benchmarks, average bench 64% U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg) Performing way below expectations (12^th percentile)	53.3% Above average	Memory 45.3 1-Core 97.4 2-Core 196 59% 113 Pts	4-Core 355 8-Core 340 47% 348 Pts	64-Core 315 20% 315 Pts
Poor: 43% ↑ This bench: 53.3% Great: 73%

Graphics Card	Bench	3D DX9	3D DX10	3D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500 167,107 User benchmarks, average bench 59% Nvidia(10DE 1116) ≥ 4GB CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 417.35 Performing below potential (55^th percentile) - GPU OC Guide	59.4% Above average	Lighting 74.8 Reflection 77.7 Parallax 69.6 61% 74 fps	MRender 77.4 Gravity 69.1 Splatting 62.8 56% 69.8 fps
Poor: 53% ↑ This bench: 59.4% Great: 66%

Drives	Bench	Sequential	Random 4k
Galax GXTA1B0120A 120GB 284 User benchmarks, average bench 46% 8GB free (System drive) Firmware: S9FM02.6 Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete		Read 4,020 Write 46.8 Mixed 85.2 288% 1,384 MB/s	4K Read 527 4K Write 1.6 4K Mixed 3.3 804% 177 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 64%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37 3,105,054 User benchmarks, average bench 83% 208GB free Firmware: 01.01A01 Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete		Read 124 Write 114 Mixed 82.7 80% 107 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 2.2 4K Mixed 0.8 167% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Multi Flash Reader 8GB 2,367 User benchmarks, average bench 8% 7GB free, PID 6366 Operating at USB 2.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 15 15 15 15 15 MB/s Performing above expectations (84^th percentile)	8.84% Terrible	Read 18 Write 14.5 Mixed 16 SusWrite 14.6 21% 15.8 MB/s	4K Read 3.8 4K Write 0.7 4K Mixed 1 72% 1.83 MB/s
Poor: 4% ↑ This bench: 8.84% Great: 12%

Memory Kit	Bench	Multi core	Single core	Latency
Kingston KHX2133C14D4/8G 0215 CMK16GX4M2Z2666C16 0215 CMK16GX4M2Z2666C16 24GB 2 User benchmarks, average bench 51% 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz 8192, 8192, 8192 MB Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples	48.3% Average	MC Read 17.4 MC Write 19.1 MC Mixed 17 51% 17.8 GB/s	SC Read 9.1 SC Write 16.2 SC Mixed 15.2 39% 13.5 GB/s	Latency 179 22% 179 ns
Poor: 48% ↑ This bench: 48.3% Great: 53%

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System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming 61%

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Desktop 82%

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Workstation 48%

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Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO (MS-7971) - $180

CPU
Core i5-6600KIntel $81Bench 72%, 342,244 samples	906x
Core i7-6700KIntel $180Bench 81%, 588,978 samples	688x
Core i5-6500Intel $67Bench 64%, 241,476 samples	276x

GPU
GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples	394x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples	380x
GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples	181x

SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples	131x
850 Evo 500GBSamsung $109Bench 112%, 695,664 samples	66x
860 Evo 1TBSamsung $130Bench 112%, 602,853 samples	61x

RAM
Ripjaws V DDR4 2400 C15 2x8GBG.SKILL $40Bench 71%, 98,777 samples	117x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GBCorsair $43Bench 82%, 606,405 samples	95x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBCorsair $40Bench 85%, 653,654 samples	68x

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Value: 97% - Outstanding

Total price: $533

CPU	GPU	SSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273	Nvidia RTX 4060 $295	Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133	Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385	Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $179	Nvidia RTX 4070 $539	Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52

HDD	RAM	USB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40	SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43	SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351	SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16