MSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht
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 a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics59.8% 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 Drive63.7% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180124
Uptime8.2 Days
Run DateJul 13 '19 at 21:09
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User EST-User
Background CPU 14%
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 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 i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
87.5% Excellent
Memory 87.2
1-Core 136
2-Core 243
87% 155 Pts
4-Core 472
8-Core 728
74% 600 Pts
64-Core 762
47% 762 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 87.5%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2027 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 430.86
Performing below potential (95th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (73 fps cap detected)
59.8% Above average
Lighting 73.9
Reflection 73.2
Parallax 70.9
60% 72.6 fps
MRender 70.5
Gravity 72.4
Splatting 73
59% 72 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green SATA M.2 240GB-$76
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z3311000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 136 121 41 161 91 100 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
63.7% Good
Read 427
Write 124
Mixed 15.2
SusWrite 108
36% 169 MB/s
4K Read 15.5
4K Write 96.7
4K Mixed 20.3
101% 44.2 MB/s
DQ Read 161
DQ Write 289
DQ Mixed 19
73% 156 MB/s
Poor: 37%
This bench: 63.7%
Great: 68%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
907GB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 164 166 167 166 166 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
99.7% Outstanding
Read 182
Write 187
Mixed 22.2
SusWrite 166
100% 139 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.5
140% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 99.7%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4DFD824A.C16FHP 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
76.3% Very good
MC Read 27
MC Write 29.3
MC Mixed 24.6
77% 27 GB/s
SC Read 16.2
SC Write 30.6
SC Mixed 24.3
68% 23.7 GB/s
Latency 70.3
57% 70.3 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 76.3%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72) Builds (Compare 1,644 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72) - $95

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 83% - Excellent Total price: $442
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HDDRAMUSB
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