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 (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. 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 67.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive105% 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.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI B250 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 09 '18 at 10:00
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4600-$27
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
67.7% Good
Memory 94.5
1-Core 87.2
2-Core 142
67% 108 Pts
4-Core 240
8-Core 241
32% 240 Pts
64-Core 284
18% 284 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 72%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
114GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 346 230 215 207 194 202 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 493
Write 480
Mixed 398
SusWrite 232
90% 401 MB/s
4K Read 40.3
4K Write 91.1
4K Mixed 52.7
177% 61.4 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 355
268% 359 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 105%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2400 C15 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
78.9% Very good
MC Read 29.5
MC Write 32.3
MC Mixed 24.8
82% 28.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 23.4
SC Mixed 19.3
52% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 58.5
68% 58.5 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 78.9%
Great: 91%

 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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