MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B48
MotherboardMSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)  (all builds)
Memory3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180308
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 06 '18 at 15:07
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-8100-$110
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
78% Very good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 113
2-Core 221
81% 142 Pts
4-Core 409
8-Core 198
46% 304 Pts
64-Core 325
20% 325 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 78%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
549GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02.01A02
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 48
Mixed 20
26% 34 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.1
17% 0.13 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD Black 2.5" 250GB (2010)-$50
215GB free
Firmware: 12.01A12
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 66
Mixed 49.5
44% 57.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
159% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 18% Great: 52%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2133 C15 2x4GB-$48
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
65.9% Good
MC Read 23.3
MC Write 25.4
MC Mixed 21.2
67% 23.3 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 23.9
SC Mixed 18.8
53% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 65.9%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48) Builds (Compare 16,540 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 91%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48) - $102

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $528
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