MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 74.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics56.4% 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)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A20
MotherboardMSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20)  (all builds)
Memory0.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160914
Uptime4.6 Days
Run DateDec 28 '19 at 06:01
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User COL-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6800K-$78
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
74.8% Very good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 106
2-Core 197
74% 128 Pts
4-Core 362
8-Core 563
57% 463 Pts
64-Core 773
48% 773 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$560
EVGA(3842 4993) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 441.66
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.4% Above average
Lighting 68.5
Reflection 96.6
Parallax 85.2
56% 83.5 fps
MRender 83.2
Gravity 67
Splatting 63.7
58% 71.3 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 96R9
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 367
Write 340
Mixed 97.3
59% 268 MB/s
4K Read 9.3
4K Write 15.2
4K Mixed 1.1
24% 8.53 MB/s
DQ Read 274
DQ Write 90
DQ Mixed 111
100% 158 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 82%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
1TB free
Firmware: ABB0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 172
Write 187
Mixed 43.5
98% 134 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.5
136% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 108%
USB Flash Disk 32GB
27GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 1
Write 2.8
3% 1.9 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0
0% 0 MB/s
Poor: 4% Great: 27%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C16 1x8GB-$25
1 of 8 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.7% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 10.8
MC Mixed 10
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 8.9
28% 9.63 GB/s
Latency 76.1
53% 76.1 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 33.7%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20) Builds (Compare 787 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 88%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 79%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7A20) - $223

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $744
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