MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 107%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics63.3% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B46
MotherboardMSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170829
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 14 '19 at 02:25
Run Duration74 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 32%

 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 i5-8600K-$173
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Memory 93.7
1-Core 162
2-Core 324
105% 193 Pts
4-Core 642
8-Core 971
100% 807 Pts
64-Core 923
57% 923 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 107%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 Fury-$199
CLim: 1050 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
63.3% Good
Lighting 81.2
Reflection 58.6
Parallax 105
66% 81.5 fps
MRender 58.3
Gravity 75.8
Splatting 75
58% 69.7 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 62%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
7GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 351
Write 282
Mixed 310
70% 314 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 38.7
167% 61.9 MB/s
DQ Read 227
DQ Write 285
DQ Mixed 130
133% 214 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT8G4DFS8213.C8FH1 04CD F4-2666C19-8GNT 16GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
78.6% Very good
MC Read 30
MC Write 30.4
MC Mixed 23.1
80% 27.8 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 28.9
SC Mixed 23.1
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 60.6
66% 60.6 ns
Poor: 80%
This bench: 78.6%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) Builds (Compare 2,795 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 110%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 100%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) - $160

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $954
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