MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics29.4% 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)
Boot Drive114% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory21.4 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 05 '19 at 16:53
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$410
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 157
2-Core 314
102% 188 Pts
4-Core 608
8-Core 1,200
107% 904 Pts
64-Core 1,629
101% 1,629 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 104%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX Titan X-$615
Gigabyte(1458 36DC) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1557 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 432.0
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.4% Poor
Lighting 33.2
Reflection 38.3
Parallax 31.1
27% 34.2 fps
MRender 47.4
Gravity 33.2
Splatting 43.3
34% 41.3 fps
Poor: 68%
This bench: 29.4%
Great: 83%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
CT500MX500SSD4 500GB
228GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR022
SusWrite @10s intervals: 468 470 467 447 399 403 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 512
Write 432
Mixed 423
SusWrite 442
102% 452 MB/s
4K Read 35.3
4K Write 88.3
4K Mixed 49.5
164% 57.7 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 320
DQ Mixed 286
232% 330 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 114%
Great: 123%
Crucial MX300 525GB-$150
350GB free
Firmware: M0CR060
SusWrite @10s intervals: 482 484 259 247 249 248 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
93.3% Outstanding
Read 351
Write 245
Mixed 279
SusWrite 328
68% 301 MB/s
4K Read 27.6
4K Write 98.3
4K Mixed 40.4
146% 55.4 MB/s
DQ Read 335
DQ Write 306
DQ Mixed 321
241% 321 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 93.3%
Great: 99%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT8G4DFS824A.M8FH 859B CT8G4DFS824A.C8FDD1 859B CT8G4DFS824A.C8FHD1 24GB
2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
71.1% Very good
MC Read 25.4
MC Write 26.7
MC Mixed 21.2
70% 24.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 28.1
SC Mixed 23.5
66% 23.1 GB/s
Latency 60
67% 60 ns

 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 32,031 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: $833
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