MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 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 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics28.5% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B18
MotherboardMSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18)  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190326
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 05 '19 at 03:48
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU10%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600KF-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 93.5
1-Core 161
2-Core 323
104% 193 Pts
4-Core 607
8-Core 908
94% 757 Pts
64-Core 943
58% 943 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 103%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2060S (Super)-$510
CLim: 2310 MHz, MLim: 3750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 441.41
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28.5% Poor
Lighting 4.4
Reflection 6.77
Parallax 8.59
4% 6.59 fps
MRender 33.8
Gravity 124
Splatting 112
77% 89.9 fps
Poor: 90%
This bench: 28.5%
Great: 106%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 250GB-$100
58GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B2QEXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,383
Write 1,474
Mixed 1,196
371% 1,685 MB/s
4K Read 60.7
4K Write 151
4K Mixed 80.8
276% 97.6 MB/s
DQ Read 981
DQ Write 1493
DQ Mixed 1,015
831% 1,163 MB/s
Poor: 160% Great: 280%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$46
134GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 504
Write 459
Mixed 439
104% 467 MB/s
4K Read 42.1
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 54.4
189% 67.4 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 339
DQ Mixed 291
237% 337 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 125%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
114GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 153
Write 132
Mixed 36.7
78% 107 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
139% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 16GB
13GB free, PID 5575
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 21.3
Write 10
Mixed 9
15% 13.4 MB/s
4K Read 5
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 2.8
195% 3.4 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 17%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-2400 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
85.3% Excellent
MC Read 32.2
MC Write 32.6
MC Mixed 26.7
87% 30.5 GB/s
SC Read 15.7
SC Write 31.1
SC Mixed 26.5
70% 24.4 GB/s
Latency 60.9
66% 60.9 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 85.3%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18) Builds (Compare 7,237 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 113% - Outstanding Total price: $768
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