MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK (MS-7A68)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (10th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 90 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 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 70.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
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.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7A68
MotherboardMSI Z270 TOMAHAWK (MS-7A68)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit renk
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180125
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 22 '21 at 19:17
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700-$167
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
70.6% Very good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 117
2-Core 233
82% 146 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 605
52% 445 Pts
64-Core 612
38% 612 Pts
Poor: 63%
This bench: 70.6%
Great: 84%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,628
Write 2,358
Mixed 1,858
507% 2,281 MB/s
4K Read 67.7
4K Write 164
4K Mixed 92.4
308% 108 MB/s
DQ Read 1063
DQ Write 740
DQ Mixed 944
693% 915 MB/s
Poor: 178% Great: 355%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
43.7% Average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 12.4
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 15.3
43% 15.2 GB/s
Latency 69
58% 69 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 49: 3R 7G 13B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
49% 12% 198 330 261 165 0" 1920 1080
History: Score 14: 1R 1G 6B | Score 49: 3R 7G 13B
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Gaming
Gaming 53%
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Desktop
Desktop 90%
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Workstation
Workstation 45%
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Motherboard: MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK (MS-7A68) - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $629
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