MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 94.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics32.3% 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)
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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171116
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateAug 10 '18 at 01:25
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 28%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.8% Outstanding
Memory 95.2
1-Core 138
2-Core 275
94% 170 Pts
4-Core 544
8-Core 549
73% 547 Pts
64-Core 533
33% 533 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 94.8%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
32.3% Below average
Lighting 40.4
Reflection 31.6
Parallax 41.6
33% 37.8 fps
MRender 39
Gravity 38.6
Splatting 36.7
31% 38.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+931GBHDD 1TB
193GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 132 135 140 141 113 111 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 23% Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2400 C15 2x4GB-$30
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
MC Read 33.1
MC Write 36.6
MC Mixed 26.4
92% 32 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 34.5
SC Mixed 26.7
77% 27 GB/s
Latency 56.4
71% 56.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $678
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