MSI Z270 SLI PLUS (MS-7A59)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 80.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics56.5% 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 Drive101% 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 (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A59
MotherboardMSI Z270 SLI PLUS (MS-7A59)  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180630
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 09 '22 at 19:17
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 45%
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 PC Performing as expected (57th 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 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
80.5% Excellent
Memory 82.6
1-Core 136
2-Core 271
89% 163 Pts
4-Core 444
8-Core 494
62% 469 Pts
64-Core 506
31% 506 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Nvidia(10DE 11D7) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 511.09
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.5% Above average
Lighting 70
Reflection 73.8
Parallax 67.5
57% 70.4 fps
MRender 66.8
Gravity 70.7
Splatting 66.2
56% 67.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
XPG GAMMIX S41 256GB
60GB free (System drive)
Firmware: VB411D62
SusWrite @10s intervals: 272 124 60 110 116 110 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 139
Write 304
Mixed 61
SusWrite 132
36% 159 MB/s
4K Read 53.2
4K Write 85
4K Mixed 69.4
214% 69.2 MB/s
DQ Read 700
DQ Write 195
DQ Mixed 201
212% 365 MB/s
Poor: 83%
This bench: 101%
Great: 262%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
859GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 159 164 162 164 164 166 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.9% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 147
Mixed 95.4
SusWrite 163
106% 144 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.2
247% 1.87 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 95.9%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2400 C15 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
83.6% Excellent
MC Read 30.4
MC Write 33.5
MC Mixed 27.6
87% 30.5 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 29.8
SC Mixed 22.1
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 75.9
53% 75.9 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 83.6%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270 SLI PLUS (MS-7A59) Builds (Compare 2,277 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI Z270 SLI PLUS (MS-7A59) - $120

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $637
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