MSI Z370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B61)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 99.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive36.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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-7B61
MotherboardMSI Z370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B61)  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180307
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMay 31 '19 at 17:49
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th 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)
99.4% Outstanding
Memory 97
1-Core 138
2-Core 274
95% 170 Pts
4-Core 548
8-Core 897
88% 722 Pts
64-Core 1,131
70% 1,131 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 99.4%
Great: 94%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 110 14 72 28 17 MB/s
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
36.2% Below average
Read 252
Write 97.5
Mixed 111
SusWrite 61.4
29% 131 MB/s
4K Read 20.5
4K Write 35.2
4K Mixed 15.6
70% 23.8 MB/s
DQ Read 31.7
DQ Write 34.2
DQ Mixed 30.1
23% 32 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 36.2%
Great: 85%
Crucial MX300 275GB-$100
136GB free
Firmware: M0CR031
SusWrite @10s intervals: 483 422 204 154 149 154 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
97% Outstanding
Read 466
Write 481
Mixed 397
SusWrite 261
90% 401 MB/s
4K Read 28.7
4K Write 123
4K Mixed 42.3
163% 64.6 MB/s
DQ Read 236
DQ Write 326
DQ Mixed 304
223% 289 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 97%
Great: 95%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016)-$51
1TB free
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 185 185 185 186 186 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Read 198
Write 157
Mixed 85.5
SusWrite 185
114% 156 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
138% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 110%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$37
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
96.3% Outstanding
MC Read 37.1
MC Write 37
MC Mixed 26.6
96% 33.6 GB/s
SC Read 22.2
SC Write 38.6
SC Mixed 31.9
88% 30.9 GB/s
Latency 50.4
79% 50.4 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 96.3%
Great: 109%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B61) Builds (Compare 7,233 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 93%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 85%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI Z370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B61) - $125

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $834
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $182Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $30Corsair 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
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback