MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 63%
Destroyer
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 108%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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 Drive89.9% 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920x1080x4294967296 szín
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 18 '19 at 17:08
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU2%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$258
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 163
2-Core 326
105% 194 Pts
4-Core 651
8-Core 1,289
115% 970 Pts
64-Core 1,290
80% 1,290 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 108%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 430.39
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.7% Above average
Lighting 68.2
Reflection 69.3
Parallax 59.7
56% 65.7 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 65.1
Splatting 68.3
56% 68.3 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 SATA M.2 275GB-$42
81GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR021
SusWrite @10s intervals: 383 454 244 151 152 148 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
89.9% Excellent
Read 468
Write 473
Mixed 401
SusWrite 255
90% 399 MB/s
4K Read 27.9
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 40.6
152% 59 MB/s
DQ Read 91.5
DQ Write 308
DQ Mixed 40.9
77% 147 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 89.9%
Great: 95%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$29
316GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 126 143 142 142 145 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
91% Outstanding
Read 179
Write 160
Mixed 36.8
SusWrite 138
93% 128 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.5
124% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 91%
Great: 107%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 184 188 188 188 188 188 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 190
Mixed 23
SusWrite 187
104% 144 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.7
168% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 104%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Value DDR4 2400 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
74.1% Very good
MC Read 28.6
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 20.8
74% 26 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 25.4
SC Mixed 23.4
63% 22.1 GB/s
Latency 60
67% 60 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 74.1%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) Builds (Compare 31,960 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 113%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 104%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) - $246

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $834
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $132Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $186Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $34Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback