MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 99.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics102% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190813
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateDec 17 '19 at 13:21
Run Duration75 Seconds
Run User PRT-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$412
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
99.2% Outstanding
Memory 88.6
1-Core 150
2-Core 298
97% 179 Pts
4-Core 589
8-Core 1,050
99% 819 Pts
64-Core 1479
92% 1479 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 99.2%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070-$200
Asus(1043 8682) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 441.41
Performing below potential (43rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
102% Outstanding
Lighting 124
Reflection 123
Parallax 134
101% 127 fps
MRender 176
Gravity 124
Splatting 99.4
105% 133 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 102%
Great: 112%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
4GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 605ABBF2
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 294
Write 246
Mixed 249
59% 263 MB/s
4K Read 29.7
4K Write 80.3
4K Mixed 41.3
140% 50.4 MB/s
DQ Read 212
DQ Write 177
DQ Mixed 204
150% 198 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2400 C12 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.4% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 10.4
35% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.3
SC Write 14
SC Mixed 10.7
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 68.9
58% 68.9 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 37.4%
Great: 49%

 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 31,990 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: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $828
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