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

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 98%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 99%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics35.8% 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 Drive86% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B45
MotherboardMSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B45)  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170901
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMar 12 '18 at 04:12
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8600K-$173
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
99% Outstanding
Memory 97.2
1-Core 138
2-Core 269
94% 168 Pts
4-Core 543
8-Core 805
84% 674 Pts
64-Core 801
50% 801 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 99%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
35.8% Below average
Lighting 46.4
Reflection 32
Parallax 39.2
38% 39.2 fps
MRender 38.6
Gravity 41.8
Splatting 37
32% 39.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 35.8%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WDBNCE5000PNC-WRSN 500GB
239GB free
Firmware: X41110WD Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
97.8% Outstanding
Read 506
Write 403
Mixed 411
98% 440 MB/s
4K Read 29.2
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 24.7
133% 54 MB/s
DQ Read 332
DQ Write 288
DQ Mixed 66.4
116% 229 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 97.8%
Great: 106%
PNY CS900 240GB-$20
182GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900211 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
86% Excellent
Read 512
Write 452
Mixed 475
107% 480 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 91.1
4K Mixed 8.53
98% 41.8 MB/s
DQ Read 163
DQ Write 310
DQ Mixed 13.4
74% 162 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 86%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C17 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
113% Outstanding
MC Read 45.3
MC Write 45
MC Mixed 31.7
116% 40.7 GB/s
SC Read 22.2
SC Write 41.7
SC Mixed 33.2
92% 32.4 GB/s
Latency 49.5
81% 49.5 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 113%
Great: 117%

 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 1,967 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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