MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 101%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics42.5% 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 Drive51.2% 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.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A71
MotherboardMSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180629
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 17 '18 at 17:16
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
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 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$248
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Memory 96.6
1-Core 152
2-Core 303
101% 184 Pts
4-Core 572
8-Core 812
87% 692 Pts
64-Core 831
51% 831 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 101%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$195
Asus(1043 859B) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 416.34
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.5% Average
Lighting 48
Reflection 55.4
Parallax 45
39% 49.5 fps
MRender 68.6
Gravity 48
Splatting 62.6
49% 59.7 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 240GB-$70
141GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0831C0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 337 117 92 38 81 68 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Read 468
Write 414
Mixed 348
SusWrite 122
76% 338 MB/s
4K Read 22.1
4K Write 93.7
4K Mixed 0.8
84% 38.9 MB/s
DQ Read 97.2
DQ Write 12.8
DQ Mixed 12
20% 40.7 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 99%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$28
474GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 152 155 156 155 154 156 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
87.6% Excellent
Read 150
Write 129
Mixed 97.7
SusWrite 155
98% 133 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
228% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 87.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$171
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3000 MHz
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
91.8% Outstanding
MC Read 35.3
MC Write 36
MC Mixed 25.8
92% 32.4 GB/s
SC Read 20.5
SC Write 33.9
SC Mixed 28
78% 27.5 GB/s
Latency 51.9
77% 51.9 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71) Builds (Compare 6,637 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-A PRO (MS-7A71) - $114

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $704
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