MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 54.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics33.6% 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)
Boot Drive82.2% 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.
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.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory8.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180124
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateOct 05 '20 at 02:42
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 60%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6100-$40
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
54.6% Above average
Memory 75.1
1-Core 76.5
2-Core 136
58% 95.7 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 226
27% 210 Pts
64-Core 237
15% 237 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1244 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.8.3
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
33.6% Below average
Lighting 40.3
Reflection 45.4
Parallax 46
33% 43.9 fps
MRender 48.3
Gravity 39.3
Splatting 41.7
35% 43.1 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
TEAML5Lite3D480G 480GB
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0410A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 294 217 146 160 142 158 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
82.2% Excellent
Read 395
Write 405
Mixed 368
SusWrite 186
76% 339 MB/s
4K Read 26
4K Write 70.4
4K Mixed 37.7
125% 44.7 MB/s
DQ Read 383
DQ Write 336
DQ Mixed 121
156% 280 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 82.2%
Great: 127%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB-$80
225GB free
Firmware: 3.AAK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 74 74 76 76 76 76 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
43.3% Average
Read 75
Write 53.7
Mixed 43.7
SusWrite 75.5
46% 62 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.6
127% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 43%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 191 196 206 200 203 206 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 150
Write 154
Mixed 81
SusWrite 200
107% 146 MB/s
4K Read 2.4
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.1
122% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 101%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB
2 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
53.4% Above average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 20
MC Mixed 18.4
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 12.9
SC Mixed 13.3
36% 12.6 GB/s
Latency 90.1
44% 90.1 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 108%

 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 2,282 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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