MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics57.3% 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 Drive108% 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 (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A71
MotherboardMSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161215
Uptime1 Days
Run DateNov 13 '18 at 07:27
Run Duration240 Seconds
Run User IRL-User
Background CPU 48%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (77th 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 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
92.8% Outstanding
Memory 95.6
1-Core 135
2-Core 271
93% 167 Pts
4-Core 523
8-Core 503
69% 513 Pts
64-Core 524
32% 524 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 92.8%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 416.81
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57.3% Above average
Lighting 70.3
Reflection 75.5
Parallax 64.8
57% 70.2 fps
MRender 71.5
Gravity 69
Splatting 69.7
57% 70.1 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$55
106GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 318 75 81 87 85 88 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 506
Write 460
Mixed 317
SusWrite 122
78% 351 MB/s
4K Read 44.7
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 59.8
208% 74.7 MB/s
DQ Read 386
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 342
262% 357 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 108%
Great: 114%
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 2TB (2016)-$79
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 180 173 165 179 166 165 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
81.5% Excellent
Read 112
Write 184
Mixed 26.5
SusWrite 171
89% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 4.3
4K Mixed 1.9
337% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 81.5%
Great: 110%
Kingston DT microDuo 8GB
4GB free, PID 16a1
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.4 4.2 4.8 4.6 3.9 4.2 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
6.43% Terrible
Read 24.2
Write 3
Mixed 4.2
SusWrite 4.2
9% 8.9 MB/s
4K Read 8.5
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
32% 2.83 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 6.43%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$43
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3000 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
93.9% Outstanding
MC Read 35
MC Write 37.1
MC Mixed 28.3
96% 33.5 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 34.5
SC Mixed 27.1
78% 27.4 GB/s
Latency 55.1
72% 55.1 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 93.9%
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 6,566 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: 68% - Good Total price: $898
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Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $295Crucial MX500 250GB $40
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Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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