MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 53%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 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 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 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics48.3% 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 Drive227% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B48
MotherboardMSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171221
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 15 '19 at 15:14
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 98.3
1-Core 140
2-Core 281
96% 173 Pts
4-Core 549
8-Core 942
90% 746 Pts
64-Core 1,156
72% 1,156 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 100%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080-$396
Gigabyte(1458 37C1) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2250 MHz, MLim: 3750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 419.35
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.3% Average
Lighting 54.6
Reflection 63
Parallax 51.2
44% 56.3 fps
MRender 78
Gravity 54.6
Splatting 71.2
56% 67.9 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 134%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 660p NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$74
855GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 002C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1390 1431 1367 101 344 135 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
227% Outstanding
Read 1,438
Write 1,526
Mixed 1,078
SusWrite 795
272% 1,209 MB/s
4K Read 58.5
4K Write 170
4K Mixed 79.6
281% 103 MB/s
DQ Read 627
DQ Write 907
DQ Mixed 269
343% 601 MB/s
Poor: 127%
This bench: 227%
Great: 255%
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
160GB free
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 460 323 322 321 323 322 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
128% Outstanding
Read 504
Write 490
Mixed 387
SusWrite 345
97% 432 MB/s
4K Read 48.3
4K Write 129
4K Mixed 66.6
227% 81.3 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 343
DQ Mixed 360
270% 361 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 128%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3264 MHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
101% Outstanding
MC Read 39
MC Write 38.1
MC Mixed 28.1
100% 35.1 GB/s
SC Read 23.6
SC Write 40
SC Mixed 32.7
92% 32.1 GB/s
Latency 44.5
90% 44.5 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 101%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48) Builds (Compare 16,534 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48) - $102

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $528
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HDDRAMUSB
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