MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B45)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 89%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (15th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 85 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 86.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics47.9% 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 Drive54.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B45
MotherboardMSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B45)  (all builds)
Memory8.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171226
Uptime12.2 Days
Run DateAug 25 '20 at 02:25
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$186
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
86.8% Excellent
Memory 87
1-Core 134
2-Core 256
88% 159 Pts
4-Core 465
8-Core 807
77% 636 Pts
64-Core 1025
63% 1025 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 86.8%
Great: 100%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 432.00
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.9% Average
Lighting 54
Reflection 102
Parallax 51
44% 68.9 fps
MRender 77.7
Gravity 54.4
Splatting 71
56% 67.7 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB-$109
444GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 72 72 72 71 70 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
54.7% Above average
Read 418
Write 81.8
Mixed 117
SusWrite 71.6
37% 172 MB/s
4K Read 17.6
4K Write 75.3
4K Mixed 21.1
94% 38 MB/s
DQ Read 174
DQ Write 70.5
DQ Mixed 106
83% 117 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 54.7%
Great: 121%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
188GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 68 71 72 72 68 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
53% Above average
Read 115
Write 70.5
Mixed 70.8
SusWrite 69.8
60% 81.4 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.8
158% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 53%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 4x4GB-$408
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.8% Good
MC Read 23.3
MC Write 25.8
MC Mixed 21.3
67% 23.5 GB/s
SC Read 15.7
SC Write 24.2
SC Mixed 20.7
58% 20.2 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B45) Builds (Compare 1,970 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 112%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 102%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B45) - $210

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $1,094
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