MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive102% 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)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200610
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 28 '20 at 13:28
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700F-$289
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 91.3
1-Core 146
2-Core 292
96% 176 Pts
4-Core 584
8-Core 1,127
102% 855 Pts
64-Core 1,102
68% 1,102 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 100%
Great: 100%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
T-force 250GB 250GB
185GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S0430A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 321 212 211 210 210 209 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 498
Write 445
Mixed 414
SusWrite 229
89% 396 MB/s
4K Read 36.7
4K Write 91.8
4K Mixed 51
170% 59.8 MB/s
DQ Read 364
DQ Write 328
DQ Mixed 113
149% 268 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 102%
Great: 123%
T-force 1TB 1TB
484GB free
Firmware: Q0526A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 392 468 442 426 424 430 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Read 501
Write 454
Mixed 398
SusWrite 430
100% 446 MB/s
4K Read 36.2
4K Write 94.1
4K Mixed 52.6
172% 61 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 337
DQ Mixed 121
154% 276 MB/s
Poor: 85%
This bench: 116%
Great: 129%
USB Flash Memory 2GB
1GB free, PID 6544
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.8 5.6 6 6 6 6 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
3.47% Terrible
Read 7.7
Write 5.7
Mixed 4
SusWrite 5.7
8% 5.77 MB/s
4K Read 4.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
17% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.47%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW16GX4M2D3600C18 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
72.8% Very good
MC Read 28.3
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 20.8
74% 25.8 GB/s
SC Read 16.1
SC Write 28.3
SC Mixed 18.7
60% 21 GB/s
Latency 65.3
61% 65.3 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 121%

 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 32,191 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: 104% - Outstanding Total price: $840
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $254Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $163Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $31Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback