| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. 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 72.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although 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
| System | MSI MS-7971 |
| Motherboard | MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) (all builds) |
| Memory | 13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz |
| Display | 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20170502 |
| Uptime | 0.1 Days |
| Run Date | Oct 12 '18 at 03:22 |
| Run Duration | 135 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 11% |
PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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72.4%
Very good
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78% 132 Pts
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42% 312 Pts
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19% 309 Pts
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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402% 1,933 MB/s
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1,093% 242 MB/s
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50% 66.9 MB/s
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138% 0.9 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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G.SKILL Aegis DDR4 3000 C16 2x8GB-$38
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
73.2%
Very good
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73% 25.5 GB/s
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66% 23.2 GB/s
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61% 65.5 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 3,156 builds)
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Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE (MS-7971) - $350
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| Core i7-6700KIntel $180Bench 81%, 588,978 samples | 1,110x |
| Core i5-6600KIntel $81Bench 72%, 342,244 samples | 714x |
| Core i7-6700Intel $180Bench 72%, 282,363 samples | 420x |
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| GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 431x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 365x |
| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 267x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 96% - Outstanding | Total price: $802 |