MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 95%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 43%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (86th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 14 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 99.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics41.9% 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)
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180831
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 13 '19 at 00:23
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
99.2% Outstanding
Memory 97.4
1-Core 137
2-Core 274
94% 169 Pts
4-Core 543
8-Core 894
88% 719 Pts
64-Core 1,132
70% 1,132 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 99.2%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-Ti-$299
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2030 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 417.35
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.9% Average
Lighting 47.3
Reflection 54.6
Parallax 44.4
39% 48.8 fps
MRender 67.7
Gravity 47.4
Splatting 61.8
48% 59 fps
Poor: 86%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 101%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 499
Write 468
Mixed 384
100% 450 MB/s
4K Read 39.2
4K Write 84
4K Mixed 51.3
170% 58.2 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 327
DQ Mixed 347
262% 350 MB/s
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Toshiba X300 4TB-$146
3.5TB free
Firmware: FP2A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 180 184 180 188 186 185 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 164
Mixed 42.7
SusWrite 184
102% 140 MB/s
4K Read 4.3
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.5
242% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 102%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C14 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
98.9% Outstanding
MC Read 38.6
MC Write 37.2
MC Mixed 28.1
99% 34.6 GB/s
SC Read 22
SC Write 39.2
SC Mixed 31.2
88% 30.8 GB/s
Latency 48.8
82% 48.8 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 98.9%
Great: 122%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 14,172 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 115% - Outstanding Total price: $803
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