MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 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 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 86.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics39.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180704
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 01 '20 at 04:03
Run Duration60 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$132
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
86.1% Excellent
Memory 90.8
1-Core 104
2-Core 229
80% 141 Pts
4-Core 472
8-Core 459
63% 466 Pts
64-Core 453
28% 453 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 86.1%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380X-$120
CLim: 1002 MHz, MLim: 1425 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
39.2% Below average
Lighting 50.1
Reflection 50.6
Parallax 57.7
41% 52.8 fps
MRender 50.5
Gravity 44.9
Splatting 38.6
36% 44.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 40%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT4G4DFS8213.C8FBD2 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
70.5% Very good
MC Read 26.7
MC Write 27.9
MC Mixed 21.3
72% 25.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 21
SC Mixed 21.3
54% 18.9 GB/s
Latency 66.1
61% 66.1 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 70.5%
Great: 78%

 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 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $670
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