MSI Z370M GAMING PRO AC (MS-7B44)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 104%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics56.2% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive126% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B44
MotherboardMSI Z370M GAMING PRO AC (MS-7B44)  (all builds)
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180516
Uptime4.7 Days
Run DateSep 03 '18 at 08:50
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8600K-$173
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 95.4
1-Core 161
2-Core 321
105% 193 Pts
4-Core 622
8-Core 942
97% 782 Pts
64-Core 937
58% 937 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 106%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Lighting 68.9
Reflection 68.7
Parallax 60.1
56% 65.9 fps
MRender 72
Gravity 64.6
Splatting 69.6
56% 68.8 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
CT500MX500SSD4 500GB
252GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR020
SusWrite @10s intervals: 458 458 466 447 404 404 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
126% Outstanding
Read 513
Write 471
Mixed 447
SusWrite 440
105% 468 MB/s
4K Read 40.3
4K Write 128
4K Mixed 62
208% 76.9 MB/s
DQ Read 339
DQ Write 260
DQ Mixed 254
202% 284 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 126%
Great: 123%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
931GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 73 75 74 75 79 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
74.3% Very good
Read 184
Write 98.2
Mixed 48.7
SusWrite 75.3
74% 102 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.7
153% 1 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 74.3%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury 2666 C16 2x8GB-$75
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
85.6% Excellent
MC Read 33.9
MC Write 31.5
MC Mixed 25
86% 30.1 GB/s
SC Read 19.7
SC Write 31
SC Mixed 27.1
74% 25.9 GB/s
Latency 55.9
72% 55.9 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 85.6%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z370M GAMING PRO AC (MS-7B44) Builds (Compare 922 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 111%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 95%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 102%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z370M GAMING PRO AC (MS-7B44)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $757
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