MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 63.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics48.3% 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 Drive231% 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.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7A71
MotherboardMSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71)  (all builds)
Memory13.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180629
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 06 '20 at 04:29
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%
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 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4400-$45
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
63.3% Good
Memory 90.6
1-Core 107
2-Core 213
79% 137 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 213
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 211
13% 211 Pts
Poor: 23%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1288 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.3% Average
Lighting 58.6
Reflection 66.1
Parallax 75.4
48% 66.7 fps
MRender 67.8
Gravity 60.5
Splatting 55
49% 61.1 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS500G3XHC-00SJG0 500GB
416GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 102000WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1103 832 840 850 853 852 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
231% Outstanding
Read 1,692
Write 1,533
Mixed 1,382
SusWrite 888
308% 1,374 MB/s
4K Read 48.2
4K Write 165
4K Mixed 71.4
252% 95 MB/s
DQ Read 779
DQ Write 638
DQ Mixed 687
520% 701 MB/s
Poor: 184%
This bench: 231%
Great: 288%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 32GB
29GB free, PID 00d4
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.3 8 13 17 6 7.3 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
5.63% Terrible
Read 20
Write 7.3
Mixed 12
SusWrite 9.6
15% 12.2 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
10% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 5.63%
Great: 11%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2666 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
73.6% Very good
MC Read 25.4
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 23
73% 25.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 29.5
SC Mixed 24
67% 23.5 GB/s
Latency 66.4
60% 66.4 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 73.6%
Great: 96%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71) Builds (Compare 6,556 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 89%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $899
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