MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7C04)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 88.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive199% 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.
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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star Z390 Gaming Trident X Plus (MS-B926)
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7C04)  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190703
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 24 '20 at 20:20
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 2080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900KF-$295
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
88.9% Excellent
Memory 79
1-Core 141
2-Core 278
90% 166 Pts
4-Core 529
8-Core 941
89% 735 Pts
64-Core 1,302
81% 1,302 Pts
Poor: 90%
This bench: 88.9%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080-$407
MSI(1462 372D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 441.66
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 118
Reflection 111
Parallax 121
96% 117 fps
Gravity 41.3
Splatting 79.5
56% 60.4 fps
Poor: 109% Great: 134%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB
243GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXA7301Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 696 588 586 590 592 593 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
199% Outstanding
Read 1,886
Write 1,824
Mixed 1,282
SusWrite 608
313% 1,400 MB/s
4K Read 41.8
4K Write 78.4
4K Mixed 56.2
177% 58.8 MB/s
DQ Read 861
DQ Write 541
DQ Mixed 643
495% 682 MB/s
Poor: 130%
This bench: 199%
Great: 296%
Seagate ST2000LM015-2E8174 2TB
2TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 123 122 125 126 126 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
69.5% Good
Read 118
Write 118
Mixed 66.5
SusWrite 124
78% 107 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 1
200% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 69.5%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
38% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 11.6
37% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 10.4
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 82.3
49% 82.3 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 38%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 146%
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Desktop
Desktop 97%
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Workstation
Workstation 134%
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Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7C04)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $693
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