MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics33.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive86.2% 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.
Very high background CPU (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory23.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170424
Uptime4.2 Days
Run DateJan 31 '21 at 21:44
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 63%
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 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6400-$79
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 59.6
1-Core 97.5
2-Core 159
60% 105 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 270
36% 272 Pts
64-Core 203
13% 203 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
33.2% Below average
Lighting 43.3
Reflection 41.8
Parallax 44.5
35% 43.2 fps
MRender 38.2
Gravity 43.1
Splatting 28.2
29% 36.5 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 33.2%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 289 164 171 170 167 168 MB/s
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
86.2% Excellent
Read 284
Write 239
Mixed 268
SusWrite 188
55% 245 MB/s
4K Read 30.1
4K Write 89.2
4K Mixed 45.5
151% 54.9 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 358
270% 361 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 86.2%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
117GB free
Firmware: CC49
SusWrite @10s intervals: 142 143 141 141 138 137 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
94.2% Outstanding
Read 188
Write 135
Mixed 83
SusWrite 140
100% 137 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
176% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 94.2%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2400C15/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G KHX2400C15/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
66.1% Good
MC Read 22.6
MC Write 28.2
MC Mixed 23.8
71% 24.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 21.8
SC Mixed 13.3
47% 16.3 GB/s
Latency 129
31% 129 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 2,315 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $594
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HDDRAMUSB
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