MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)

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 (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 60.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive106% 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMSI MS-7A71
MotherboardMSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)  (all builds)
Memory6.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171117
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 30 '19 at 04:56
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G3930-$28
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
60.8% Good
Memory 92.3
1-Core 93.2
2-Core 156
70% 114 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 166
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 60.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Spcc Solid State Disk 480GB
418GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM01.7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 425 431 433 401 419 428 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 478
Write 436
Mixed 350
SusWrite 423
95% 422 MB/s
4K Read 35.1
4K Write 99.1
4K Mixed 43.7
162% 59.3 MB/s
DQ Read 314
DQ Write 196
DQ Mixed 196
162% 235 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 106%
Great: 104%
Lexar USB Flash Drive 32GB
30GB free, PID a81d
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6 11 17 17 17 12 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
8.73% Terrible
Read 28.8
Write 12
Mixed 4.7
SusWrite 13.3
17% 14.7 MB/s
4K Read 7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
26% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 8.73%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
82.2% Excellent
MC Read 26.5
MC Write 33.5
MC Mixed 27.1
83% 29 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 33.7
SC Mixed 25.4
73% 25.4 GB/s
Latency 63.5
63% 63.5 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 82.2%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71) - $114

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $898
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