MSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A59)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics54.8% 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 Drive94.2% 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.
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 (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A59
MotherboardMSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A59)  (all builds)
Memory13.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161201
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 08 '17 at 09:02
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 35%
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 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 97.1
1-Core 153
2-Core 306
102% 185 Pts
4-Core 573
8-Core 835
88% 704 Pts
64-Core 842
52% 842 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 102%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$195
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 378.92
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
54.8% Above average
Lighting 37.6
Reflection 157
Parallax 66.2
31% 86.9 fps
MRender 120
Gravity 145
Splatting 112
102% 126 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
336GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
94.2% Outstanding
Read 518
Write 402
Mixed 412
99% 444 MB/s
4K Read 40.7
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 28
154% 58.3 MB/s
DQ Read 46.6
DQ Write 117
DQ Mixed 29.2
37% 64.2 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 94.2%
Great: 134%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
180GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
115% Outstanding
Read 512
Write 408
Mixed 418
99% 446 MB/s
4K Read 40.7
4K Write 114
4K Mixed 46.7
182% 67 MB/s
DQ Read 336
DQ Write 276
DQ Mixed 88.3
125% 233 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 115%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
100% Outstanding
MC Read 37.8
MC Write 40.1
MC Mixed 28
101% 35.3 GB/s
SC Read 22
SC Write 38.5
SC Mixed 30.2
86% 30.2 GB/s
Latency 49.8
80% 49.8 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 100%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A59) Builds (Compare 707 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 89%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING (MS-7A59) - $146

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $719
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