MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 94%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 104%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (92nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 8 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 93.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics119% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive83.2% 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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A54
MotherboardMSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)  (all builds)
Memory29.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit Farben, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160913
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 13 '17 at 16:53
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6850K-$115
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
93.2% Outstanding
Memory 94.9
1-Core 127
2-Core 257
90% 160 Pts
4-Core 492
8-Core 839
81% 666 Pts
64-Core 1,014
63% 1,014 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 93.2%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
CLim: 2075 MHz, MLim: 2702 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 387.92
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
119% Outstanding
Lighting 164
Reflection 160
Parallax 139
133% 154 fps
MRender 126
Gravity 149
Splatting 117
106% 131 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 119%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB-$75
76GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2316RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
83.2% Excellent
Read 432
Write 266
Mixed 311
74% 336 MB/s
4K Read 31.9
4K Write 102
4K Mixed 22.8
132% 52.3 MB/s
DQ Read 314
DQ Write 188
DQ Mixed 43
88% 181 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 83.2%
Great: 91%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$84
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
82.8% Excellent
Read 157
Write 131
Mixed 131
105% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.76
4K Write 1.86
4K Mixed 0.2
88% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 82.8%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLE8G4D26AFEA.16FBD 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below potential (97th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
127% Outstanding
MC Read 45.4
MC Write 58.3
MC Mixed 45.3
142% 49.7 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 21.5
SC Mixed 23.1
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 57.5
70% 57.5 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 127%
Great: 122%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54) Builds (Compare 181 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 87%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 89%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 78%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI X99A TOMAHAWK (MS-7A54)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 84% - Excellent Total price: $609
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