MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 52%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 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 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics51.4% 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 Drive89.1% 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)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 16 '19 at 19:37
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$263
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 91.4
1-Core 150
2-Core 299
98% 180 Pts
4-Core 597
8-Core 1,178
105% 888 Pts
64-Core 1172
72% 1172 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 102%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon RX 570 Graphics
MSI(1462 341E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1268 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.10.2
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
51.4% Above average
Lighting 65.2
Reflection 65.9
Parallax 77.5
53% 69.6 fps
MRender 65
Gravity 58.6
Splatting 54.6
48% 59.4 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 50%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MTFDDAV256MAZ-1AE12ABHA 256GB
65GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M1T4
SusWrite @10s intervals: 254 194 162 187 173 166 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
89.1% Excellent
Read 436
Write 324
Mixed 288
SusWrite 189
69% 309 MB/s
4K Read 29.7
4K Write 99.5
4K Mixed 41.6
151% 56.9 MB/s
DQ Read 291
DQ Write 316
DQ Mixed 146
154% 251 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 89.1%
Great: 94%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
931GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 54 54 56 57 57 57 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 60% Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905701-021.A00G 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
46.3% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 13.6
44% 15.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.1
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 14.4
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 65.1
62% 65.1 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 47%

 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 32,242 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) - $237

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $831
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HDDRAMUSB
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