MSI Z270-S02 (MS-7A59)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics55.7% 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 Drive81.3% 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.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A59
MotherboardMSI Z270-S02 (MS-7A59)  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170627
Uptime3.4 Days
Run DateNov 17 '20 at 20:44
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
76% Very good
Memory 78.8
1-Core 94.2
2-Core 202
71% 125 Pts
4-Core 423
8-Core 424
56% 423 Pts
64-Core 449
28% 449 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 76%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 452.06
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.7% Above average
Lighting 70.6
Reflection 69.7
Parallax 60.1
58% 66.8 fps
MRender 63.5
Gravity 65.2
Splatting 62.4
52% 63.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$42
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 211 67 60 63 69 68 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
81.3% Excellent
Read 434
Write 382
Mixed 268
SusWrite 89.7
65% 293 MB/s
4K Read 28
4K Write 85.5
4K Mixed 38.9
138% 50.8 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 318
249% 344 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 114%
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
279GB free
Firmware: MS1OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 130 130 127 129 129 129 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
80% Excellent
Read 150
Write 136
Mixed 31
SusWrite 129
80% 111 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.5
116% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 80%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C14 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
52.5% Above average
MC Read 19.2
MC Write 20.5
MC Mixed 18.4
55% 19.4 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 12.9
SC Mixed 9.6
31% 11 GB/s
Latency 82.8
48% 82.8 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270-S02 (MS-7A59) Builds (Compare 110 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 92%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI Z270-S02 (MS-7A59)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 103% - Outstanding Total price: $483
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