MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 97.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics1.19% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive108% 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B48
MotherboardMSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180308
Uptime12.6 Days
Run DateMar 21 '19 at 14:54
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
97.5% Outstanding
Memory 93
1-Core 143
2-Core 279
95% 172 Pts
4-Core 548
8-Core 901
88% 724 Pts
64-Core 1,121
69% 1,121 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 97.5%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8400 GS
Asus(1043 84F9) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.74
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
1.19% Terrible
Lighting 1.3
Reflection 2.58
Parallax 0.5
1% 1.46 fps
MRender 2.67
Gravity 0.87
Splatting 1.83
1% 1.79 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 1.19%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 960GB-$226
866GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 305 297 294 297 297 297 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 501
Write 428
Mixed 248
SusWrite 298
82% 369 MB/s
4K Read 38.5
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 50
180% 65.5 MB/s
DQ Read 389
DQ Write 269
DQ Mixed 208
188% 289 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 108%
Great: 107%
SanDisk SSD PLUS 1000GB
931GB free, PID 55aa
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 367 327 290 290 292 289 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
159% Outstanding
Read 348
Write 319
Mixed 264
SusWrite 309
416% 310 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 12.2
4K Mixed 12.4
890% 13 MB/s
DQ Read 14.9
DQ Write 14.9
DQ Mixed 13.7
1,028% 14.5 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 159%
Great: 159%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown W641GU42J7240NB 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
73.5% Very good
MC Read 28.9
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 20.5
73% 25.5 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 28.1
SC Mixed 24.3
67% 23.4 GB/s
Latency 62
64% 62 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 73.5%
Great: 86%

 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 16,694 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) - $249

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $669
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