MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)

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 (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 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 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive90.7% 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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B48
MotherboardMSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.5 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181119
Uptime2.7 Days
Run DateMay 11 '19 at 21:43
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$137
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 95.1
1-Core 159
2-Core 318
104% 191 Pts
4-Core 626
8-Core 877
95% 751 Pts
64-Core 931
58% 931 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 105%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY SSD2SC240G1CS1754D117-820 240GB
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS111101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 266 181 279 205 118 111 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
90.7% Outstanding
Read 414
Write 279
Mixed 262
SusWrite 193
64% 287 MB/s
4K Read 27.5
4K Write 131
4K Mixed 41.4
164% 66.7 MB/s
DQ Read 271
DQ Write 276
DQ Mixed 175
159% 241 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 90.7%
Great: 87%
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
152GB free
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 461 319 319 320 320 319 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
133% Outstanding
Read 515
Write 490
Mixed 468
SusWrite 343
102% 454 MB/s
4K Read 48.4
4K Write 153
4K Mixed 69.2
243% 90.1 MB/s
DQ Read 386
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 360
271% 363 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 133%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Aegis DDR4 2400 C17 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2533 MHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
83.6% Excellent
MC Read 33.1
MC Write 31.1
MC Mixed 23.9
84% 29.4 GB/s
SC Read 19.1
SC Write 31.1
SC Mixed 26
73% 25.4 GB/s
Latency 56.7
70% 56.7 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 83.6%
Great: 88%

 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 16,714 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) - $249

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $669
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HDDRAMUSB
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