MSI X99A RAIDER (MS-7885)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 90.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive79.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
SystemMSI MS-7885
MotherboardMSI X99A RAIDER (MS-7885)  (all builds)
Memory27.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160719
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '18 at 02:03
Run Duration88 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd 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 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
Memory 90.2
1-Core 129
2-Core 241
87% 153 Pts
4-Core 488
8-Core 726
76% 607 Pts
64-Core 904
56% 904 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
HP(103C 2B49) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 53% Great: 66%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SK hynix SC308 SATA 512GB
425GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 30001P10 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Read 505
Write 427
Mixed 440
102% 457 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 70.1
4K Mixed 13.3
91% 36 MB/s
DQ Read 29.4
DQ Write 272
DQ Mixed 17.5
53% 106 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 98%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMU32GX4M4C3000C15 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 3000 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (75th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
98.1% Outstanding
MC Read 36.6
MC Write 43.3
MC Mixed 33.8
108% 37.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 20.4
SC Mixed 19.2
50% 17.4 GB/s
Latency 66.9
60% 66.9 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 98.1%
Great: 113%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A RAIDER (MS-7885) Builds (Compare 883 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI X99A RAIDER (MS-7885)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $371
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