MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime2 Days
Run DateJun 17 '19 at 16:24
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$137
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 95.4
1-Core 151
2-Core 293
99% 180 Pts
4-Core 602
8-Core 895
93% 749 Pts
64-Core 883
55% 883 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 104%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 456
Write 309
Mixed 348
82% 371 MB/s
4K Read 36.6
4K Write 90.6
4K Mixed 31.7
144% 53 MB/s
DQ Read 226
DQ Write 299
DQ Mixed 42.8
94% 189 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 87%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$37
54GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 132 134 132 128 132 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
70.1% Very good
Read 113
Write 113
Mixed 68
SusWrite 131
78% 106 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 70.1%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMK32GX4M4B3200C16 029E CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 16GB
3000, 3000 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
98% Outstanding
MC Read 38.9
MC Write 38
MC Mixed 27.8
100% 34.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.7
SC Write 36.3
SC Mixed 29.9
84% 29.3 GB/s
Latency 55.8
72% 55.8 ns
Poor: 73%
This bench: 98%
Great: 99%

 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 32,425 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) - $268

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 107% - Outstanding Total price: $836
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HDDRAMUSB
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