MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 55.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics55.5% 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 Drive47.9% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161221
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateJun 20 '22 at 18:28
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing below expectations (23rd 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 1.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
55.6% Above average
Memory 90.5
1-Core 43.6
2-Core 51.8
46% 62 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 205
19% 160 Pts
64-Core 94
6% 94 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 457.51
Performing below potential (44th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.5% Above average
Lighting 68.2
Reflection 70.4
Parallax 67.4
56% 68.7 fps
MRender 65.4
Gravity 69.6
Splatting 67.2
55% 67.4 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
43GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 61 54 67 49 70 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
47.9% Average
Read 368
Write 158
Mixed 47.4
SusWrite 61.9
35% 159 MB/s
4K Read 18.7
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 0.2
84% 41.3 MB/s
DQ Read 154
DQ Write 156
DQ Mixed 20.6
52% 110 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$78
284GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 90 89 88 92 92 93 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
45.5% Average
Read 67.7
Write 64.9
Mixed 53.6
SusWrite 90.5
51% 69.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
180% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 45.5%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2400 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
67.2% Good
MC Read 27
MC Write 26.8
MC Mixed 24.5
75% 26.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 10.1
SC Mixed 8.5
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 66.5
60% 66.5 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 67.2%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 2,307 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $589
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