MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 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 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 70.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive86% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A71
MotherboardMSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.4 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180125
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 07 '18 at 04:57
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
70.7% Very good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 109
2-Core 190
76% 130 Pts
4-Core 298
8-Core 298
40% 298 Pts
64-Core 299
18% 299 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 70.7%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SK hynix SC210 2.5 7MM 256GB
205GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20001L00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 304 305 306 305 305 305 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
86% Excellent
Read 455
Write 302
Mixed 283
SusWrite 305
75% 336 MB/s
4K Read 21.1
4K Write 93.1
4K Mixed 27.2
116% 47.1 MB/s
DQ Read 350
DQ Write 286
DQ Mixed 219
191% 285 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 86%
Great: 84%
Nvme KXG50ZNV256G TOS 256GB
206GB free
Firmware: 4102 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1022 657 325 326 329 328 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
202% Outstanding
Read 1434
Write 1,052
Mixed 1,030
SusWrite 498
224% 1,004 MB/s
4K Read 45
4K Write 163
4K Mixed 71.9
247% 93.4 MB/s
DQ Read 734
DQ Write 955
DQ Mixed 630
535% 773 MB/s
Poor: 86%
This bench: 202%
Great: 206%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64AZ-2G3H1R 859B BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD 12GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
45.7% Average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 16
MC Mixed 13.9
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.5
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 15
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 66.9
60% 66.9 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 89%
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Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 76%
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Motherboard: MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71) - $114

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $887
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