MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 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 90.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B46
MotherboardMSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)  (all builds)
Memory11.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171221
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 13 '19 at 21:27
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8086K-$399
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
90.7% Outstanding
Memory 92
1-Core 135
2-Core 244
89% 157 Pts
4-Core 480
8-Core 790
78% 635 Pts
64-Core 948
59% 948 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 90.7%
Great: 102%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU800NS38 128GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0518BS
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 502
Write 402
Mixed 352
93% 418 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 48
4K Mixed 18.9
95% 32.4 MB/s
DQ Read 120
DQ Write 16.1
DQ Mixed 34
34% 56.6 MB/s
Poor: 46% Great: 102%
Adata Ultimate SU800 128GB-$30
23GB free
Firmware: Q0518BS
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 496
Write 410
Mixed 384
96% 430 MB/s
4K Read 31.6
4K Write 110
4K Mixed 46.2
165% 62.6 MB/s
DQ Read 127
DQ Write 326
DQ Mixed 156
139% 203 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 107%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
218GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 78 78 77 78 77 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
51% Above average
Read 100
Write 93.5
Mixed 65
SusWrite 77.2
62% 83.9 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
194% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 51%
Great: 84%
WD Blue 500GB (2007)-$80
310GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 70 70 69 70 71 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
39.4% Below average
Read 67.2
Write 65
Mixed 46.8
SusWrite 69.7
46% 62.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
172% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 39.4%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3200 C16 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.5% Good
MC Read 23.8
MC Write 22.7
MC Mixed 18.9
62% 21.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 21.1
SC Mixed 19.1
52% 18.3 GB/s
Latency 64
62% 64 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 109%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) Builds (Compare 2,798 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 110%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 100%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) - $160

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $954
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