MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 94.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics27% 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 Drive94.6% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B46
MotherboardMSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46)  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190402
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 23 '23 at 22:57
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700-$260
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
94.1% Outstanding
Memory 87.1
1-Core 131
2-Core 261
88% 160 Pts
4-Core 542
8-Core 965
91% 753 Pts
64-Core 967
60% 967 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 94.1%
Great: 99%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon RX 570
Dell(1028 1702) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1206 MHz, MLim: 1650 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.30.23.04
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27% Poor
Lighting 27.9
Reflection 53.6
Parallax 44.7
23% 42.1 fps
MRender 56.1
Gravity 33.4
Splatting 41.7
35% 43.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27%
Great: 34%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SHGS31-1000GS-2 1TB
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 90000Q00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 404 338 290 316 151 176 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
94.6% Outstanding
Read 479
Write 468
Mixed 414
SusWrite 279
92% 410 MB/s
4K Read 26.6
4K Write 90.1
4K Mixed 38.5
137% 51.7 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 354
267% 357 MB/s
Poor: 66%
This bench: 94.6%
Great: 115%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TL48G24S815RGB 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
38.4% Below average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 10.4
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 12.4
SC Mixed 11.4
34% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 70.4
57% 70.4 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 38.4%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) Builds (Compare 2,797 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 110%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 100%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z370 SLI PLUS (MS-7B46) - $160

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $954
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