MSI X370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7A33)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 43%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics38.5% 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)
Boot Drive100% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A33
MotherboardMSI X370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7A33)  (all builds)
Memory13.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170328
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 12 '17 at 06:37
Run Duration98 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 1700-$195
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
43% Average
Memory 67.3
1-Core 113
2-Core 110
60% 96.7 Pts
4-Core 111
8-Core 112
15% 112 Pts
64-Core 113
7% 113 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 43%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 384.94
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
38.5% Below average
Lighting 20.6
Reflection 104
Parallax 108
17% 77.6 fps
MRender 94.4
Gravity 99.6
Splatting 101
81% 98.2 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 88%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 1TB-$130
843GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 502
Write 406
Mixed 414
98% 441 MB/s
4K Read 39.3
4K Write 72.4
4K Mixed 43.8
154% 51.8 MB/s
DQ Read 222
DQ Write 131
DQ Mixed 73.6
82% 142 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 100%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4-3200C DDR4 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
63.3% Good
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 20.7
63% 22.2 GB/s
SC Read 18.7
SC Write 27
SC Mixed 20.7
63% 22.1 GB/s
Latency 108
37% 108 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 96%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7A33) Builds (Compare 850 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

Motherboard: MSI X370 GAMING PLUS (MS-7A33)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $399
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