MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK (MS-7970)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 65.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics49.6% 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)
Boot Drive42% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7970
MotherboardMSI Z170A TOMAHAWK (MS-7970)  (all builds)
Memory9.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180630
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateDec 17 '20 at 15:09
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
65.2% Good
Memory 87.5
1-Core 97.1
2-Core 149
68% 111 Pts
4-Core 255
8-Core 227
33% 241 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 65.2%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.48
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.6% Average
Lighting 61.6
Reflection 66.9
Parallax 60.9
50% 63.1 fps
MRender 64.7
Gravity 62.1
Splatting 53.4
48% 60.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 120GB-$109
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT07B0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 41 35 33 36 34 33 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42% Average
Read 273
Write 47.5
Mixed 68
SusWrite 35.5
23% 106 MB/s
4K Read 18.8
4K Write 40.7
4K Mixed 16.6
71% 25.4 MB/s
DQ Read 280
DQ Write 52.1
DQ Mixed 44.4
64% 126 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42%
Great: 73%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
581GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 123 124 124 125 125 126 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
77.1% Very good
Read 144
Write 133
Mixed 82.3
SusWrite 124
89% 121 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
212% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
65.6% Good
MC Read 23.2
MC Write 27
MC Mixed 20.3
67% 23.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 20
SC Mixed 18.6
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 70
57% 70 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 65.6%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A TOMAHAWK (MS-7970) Builds (Compare 791 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK (MS-7970) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $556
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