MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 80.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics24.4% 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 Drive82.9% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory60.6 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 07 '17 at 03:46
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$241
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
80.6% Excellent
Memory 83.7
1-Core 132
2-Core 231
84% 149 Pts
4-Core 417
8-Core 646
66% 532 Pts
64-Core 667
41% 667 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 80.6%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro M2000
Nvidia(10DE 1190) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1228 MHz, MLim: 1651 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 377.48
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
24.4% Poor
Lighting 30.9
Reflection 30.5
Parallax 27.7
25% 29.7 fps
MRender 27.1
Gravity 29
Splatting 27.7
23% 27.9 fps
Poor: 20%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 22%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 EVO M.2 500GB
369GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT21B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
82.9% Excellent
Read 505
Write 385
Mixed 392
95% 427 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 26.1
97% 35.5 MB/s
DQ Read 261
DQ Write 166
DQ Mixed 82.6
97% 170 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 131%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C15 4x16GB-$420
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
72.1% Very good
MC Read 24.7
MC Write 28.3
MC Mixed 23.8
73% 25.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 28.1
SC Mixed 19.9
62% 21.7 GB/s
Latency 73.9
54% 73.9 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 72.1%
Great: 157%

 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: $669
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