MSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics26.5% 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)
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.
SystemMSI MS-7A72
MotherboardMSI Z270 PC MATE (MS-7A72)  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1768 x 992 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161202
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateJun 11 '19 at 13:24
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 18%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 1.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 66.5
2-Core 130
57% 92.8 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 176
25% 182 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.24
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.5% Poor
Lighting 12.6
Reflection 62.2
Parallax 73
10% 49.3 fps
MRender 72.1
Gravity 70.9
Splatting 69.8
58% 70.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 26.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 600p Series NVMe PCIe M.2 128GB-$98
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: PSF109C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 622
Write 365
Mixed 430
104% 472 MB/s
4K Read 33.1
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 39.4
160% 61.5 MB/s
DQ Read 137
DQ Write 12
DQ Mixed 63.9
49% 70.9 MB/s
Poor: 59% Great: 107%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
930GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 161 165 170 171 171 170 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 186
Write 152
Mixed 101
SusWrite 168
112% 152 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.1
218% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 102%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C14 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
42.1% Average
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 16.3
MC Mixed 18.6
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 14.8
SC Mixed 12
33% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 78.2
51% 78.2 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 88%

 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 2,279 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: $670
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CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
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Intel Core i5-12600K $184Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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