MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

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 (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive390% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory28.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180704
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 29 '20 at 14:32
Run Duration191 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 97.1
1-Core 165
2-Core 332
107% 198 Pts
4-Core 658
8-Core 660
88% 659 Pts
64-Core 660
41% 660 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 106%
Great: 89%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$158
601GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1692 1674 1677 1673 1614 1457 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
390% Outstanding
Read 2745
Write 2,522
Mixed 1,934
SusWrite 1,631
495% 2,208 MB/s
4K Read 73.2
4K Write 191
4K Mixed 102
343% 122 MB/s
DQ Read 1,807
DQ Write 1,545
DQ Mixed 1,683
1,259% 1,678 MB/s
Poor: 214%
This bench: 390%
Great: 372%
Toshiba P300 2TB-$61
1TB free
Firmware: MX4OACF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 8.8 9.7 9.9 11 12 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 58% Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3000 C16 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
109% Outstanding
MC Read 39.4
MC Write 42.4
MC Mixed 33.9
110% 38.6 GB/s
SC Read 24.8
SC Write 45.8
SC Mixed 33.1
99% 34.6 GB/s
Latency 49.9
80% 49.9 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 109%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72) Builds (Compare 2,283 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 88%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 74%
Battleship

Motherboard: MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $658
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