MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics31.8% 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 Drive90% 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.
Very high background CPU (74%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 10 '20 at 02:41
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 74%
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 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600-$89
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 69.3
1-Core 73.1
2-Core 116
53% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 212
29% 217 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Zotac(19DA A454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2062 MHz, MLim: 2052 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.20
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
31.8% Below average
Lighting 38.3
Reflection 32.3
Parallax 39.1
31% 36.6 fps
MRender 44.2
Gravity 40
Splatting 38
33% 40.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 298 234 231 220 215 206 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
90% Excellent
Read 414
Write 425
Mixed 358
SusWrite 234
80% 358 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 60.7
4K Mixed 55.5
130% 44.6 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 315
249% 346 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 90%
Great: 129%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
504GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 155 163 163 161 163 163 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
95.4% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 171
Mixed 80.7
SusWrite 161
107% 146 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
141% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 95.4%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-2400 859B CT8G4DFS824A.C8FHD1 16GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
30.8% Below average
MC Read 6.1
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 11.9
28% 9.67 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 14.7
SC Mixed 13.2
37% 12.8 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.8%
Great: 81%

 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 2,300 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: 100% - Outstanding Total price: $458
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HDDRAMUSB
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