MSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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. 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 71.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive73% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory6.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 13 '18 at 23:48
Run Duration62 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
71.5% Very good
Memory 89.5
1-Core 111
2-Core 209
79% 137 Pts
4-Core 311
8-Core 312
42% 311 Pts
64-Core 313
19% 313 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 68%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SP600 128GB
98GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 6.8E Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
73% Very good
Read 507
Write 147
Mixed 230
64% 295 MB/s
4K Read 29.9
4K Write 95
4K Mixed 18.8
120% 47.9 MB/s
DQ Read 253
DQ Write 152
DQ Mixed 29
68% 145 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 73%
Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial UDIMM DDR4 2400 C16 1x8GB-$22
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
46.8% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 16.2
MC Mixed 13.9
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 15.5
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 67.9
59% 67.9 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72) Builds (Compare 1,644 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72) - $95

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 83% - Excellent Total price: $442
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