MSI Z270M MORTAR (MS-7A69)

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 (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 81.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7A69
MotherboardMSI Z270M MORTAR (MS-7A69)  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180629
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateJan 05 '22 at 06:05
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Memory 82
1-Core 132
2-Core 260
87% 158 Pts
4-Core 439
8-Core 693
70% 566 Pts
64-Core 696
43% 696 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 92%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme KINGSTON SA2000M 250GB
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 4106 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,749
Write 1,136
Mixed 793
270% 1,226 MB/s
4K Read 43.1
4K Write 57.2
4K Mixed 50.7
161% 50.3 MB/s
DQ Read 467
DQ Write 546
DQ Mixed 307
286% 440 MB/s
Poor: 92% Great: 229%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5702-025.A00G 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.9% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 10.2
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 10.5
SC Mixed 13.2
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 76.9
52% 76.9 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 33.9%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z270M MORTAR (MS-7A69) Builds (Compare 513 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: MSI Z270M MORTAR (MS-7A69) - $128

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $627
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