MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 56%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 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 107%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics53.8% 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 Drive92.1% 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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 4 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191225
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 27 '20 at 20:44
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU0%
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 PC Performing above expectations (82nd 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 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Memory 98
1-Core 157
2-Core 265
98% 173 Pts
4-Core 629
8-Core 887
95% 758 Pts
64-Core 925
57% 925 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 107%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 451.48
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
53.8% Above average
Lighting 66.8
Reflection 63.7
Parallax 57.1
54% 62.5 fps
MRender 69.4
Gravity 60.9
Splatting 63.3
53% 64.5 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Savage 240GB-$120
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM00.Y
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 344 156 162 141 132 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Read 424
Write 453
Mixed 317
SusWrite 183
77% 344 MB/s
4K Read 27.8
4K Write 125
4K Mixed 39.3
158% 63.9 MB/s
DQ Read 356
DQ Write 349
DQ Mixed 68.5
130% 258 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 111%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4000 C19 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4000 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
123% Outstanding
MC Read 50.9
MC Write 45.4
MC Mixed 35
125% 43.8 GB/s
SC Read 23.4
SC Write 53
SC Mixed 35.4
106% 37.3 GB/s
Latency 45.9
87% 45.9 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 123%
Great: 137%

 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 32,060 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) - $241

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $828
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