MSI Z270 SLI (MS-7A59)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics32.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive94.6% 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 (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A59
MotherboardMSI Z270 SLI (MS-7A59)  (all builds)
Memory7.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170627
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateMay 02 '19 at 05:54
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$241
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
73.1% Very good
Memory 70.7
1-Core 126
2-Core 241
80% 146 Pts
4-Core 406
8-Core 622
64% 514 Pts
64-Core 700
43% 700 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 73.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 398.82
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.3% Below average
Lighting 15.3
Reflection 89
Parallax 82.5
12% 62.3 fps
MRender 84.9
Gravity 85.9
Splatting 87.9
71% 86.2 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB-$210
388GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 344 398 422 417 321 289 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
94.6% Outstanding
Read 459
Write 415
Mixed 328
SusWrite 365
88% 392 MB/s
4K Read 23.5
4K Write 64
4K Mixed 41
122% 42.8 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 310
DQ Mixed 317
244% 334 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 94.6%
Great: 124%
SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16GB
12GB free, PID 5571
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.4 4.5 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.4 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
7.32% Terrible
Read 25.8
Write 5
Mixed 4.7
SusWrite 4.3
10% 9.95 MB/s
4K Read 8.6
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0.4
52% 3.07 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 7.32%
Great: 13%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$192
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
56.8% Above average
MC Read 22.7
MC Write 20.8
MC Mixed 18.4
59% 20.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 16.8
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 99.7
40% 99.7 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 56.8%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270 SLI (MS-7A59) Builds (Compare 537 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 SLI (MS-7A59)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $764
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