MSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive94.3% 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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B48
MotherboardMSI Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48)  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20171027
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 16 '18 at 13:07
Run Duration61 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (82nd 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
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
85.7% Excellent
Memory 90.4
1-Core 117
2-Core 234
83% 147 Pts
4-Core 468
8-Core 468
63% 468 Pts
64-Core 454
28% 454 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 85.7%
Great: 80%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKKW240H6 240GB
202GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LSBG100 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.3% Outstanding
Read 517
Write 397
Mixed 426
99% 446 MB/s
4K Read 26.5
4K Write 76.5
4K Mixed 35.5
126% 46.2 MB/s
DQ Read 234
DQ Write 232
DQ Mixed 82.9
104% 183 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 94.3%
Great: 89%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT4G4DFS8213.C8FDD2 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
38.2% Below average
MC Read 13.8
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 10.8
36% 12.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.3
SC Write 10.4
SC Mixed 12.6
32% 11.1 GB/s
Latency 66.7
60% 66.7 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 38.2%
Great: 42%

 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 16,539 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 91%
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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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