MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 70.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics21.2% 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 Drive81.4% 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7971
MotherboardMSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)  (all builds)
Memory28.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171211
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 13 '20 at 07:59
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (49th 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 above expectations (96th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Memory 79.2
1-Core 97
2-Core 192
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 362
8-Core 360
48% 361 Pts
64-Core 382
24% 382 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 71%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K2200-$440
Nvidia(10DE 1097) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1124 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 442.92
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
16.2% Very poor
Lighting 19.9
Reflection 17.5
Parallax 19.7
16% 19 fps
MRender 23.2
Gravity 22.3
Splatting 15.9
16% 20.5 fps
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.2%
Great: 17%
Nvidia Quadro K4200-$820
Nvidia(10DE 1096) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 888 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 442.92
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
21.2% Poor
Lighting 23.5
Reflection 28.1
Parallax 35
19% 28.9 fps
MRender 38
Gravity 29.2
Splatting 27.1
25% 31.4 fps
Poor: 20%
This bench: 21.2%
Great: 22%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKKF180H6H 180GB
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LSF034N
SusWrite @10s intervals: 183 117 81 79 73 70 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
81.4% Excellent
Read 428
Write 376
Mixed 376
SusWrite 100
72% 320 MB/s
4K Read 28.8
4K Write 96
4K Mixed 42.7
149% 55.8 MB/s
DQ Read 280
DQ Write 254
DQ Mixed 239
187% 257 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 88%
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
103GB free
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 257 223 268 229 228 280 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
31.5% Below average
Read 132
Write 71.2
Mixed 51.7
SusWrite 247
28% 125 MB/s
4K Read 10.9
4K Write 15.2
4K Mixed 8.3
35% 11.5 MB/s
DQ Read 11.8
DQ Write 12.6
DQ Mixed 11.7
9% 12 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 31.5%
Great: 100%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$31
305GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 153 153 152 151 153 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
88.6% Excellent
Read 156
Write 148
Mixed 83.8
SusWrite 152
99% 135 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
224% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMV16GX4M1A2400C16 Kingston 9905625-065.A00G 32GB
2133, 2133 MHz
16384, 16384 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
71.7% Very good
MC Read 25.9
MC Write 28.2
MC Mixed 23.5
74% 25.9 GB/s
SC Read 15
SC Write 25.9
SC Mixed 20.5
58% 20.5 GB/s
Latency 82.1
49% 82.1 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 71.7%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170A PC MATE (MS-7971) Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI H170A PC MATE (MS-7971)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $325
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