MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 98.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics46.1% 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 Drive297% 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191225
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 15 '20 at 09:55
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU10%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
98.8% Outstanding
Memory 92.4
1-Core 145
2-Core 287
96% 175 Pts
4-Core 574
8-Core 772
85% 673 Pts
64-Core 793
49% 793 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 98.8%
Great: 103%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
EVGA(3842 1257) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
46.1% Average
Lighting 57
Reflection 54.8
Parallax 56.8
46% 56.2 fps
MRender 68
Gravity 51.7
Splatting 49.9
45% 56.5 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 46.1%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme CT1000P 1TB
903GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R021 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1446 1497 1553 1583 1626 1588 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
297% Outstanding
Read 1,670
Write 1,594
Mixed 1,218
SusWrite 1,549
339% 1,508 MB/s
4K Read 65.2
4K Write 164
4K Mixed 86.8
297% 105 MB/s
DQ Read 885
DQ Write 1,090
DQ Mixed 318
426% 765 MB/s
Poor: 128%
This bench: 297%
Great: 299%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 16GB-$7
10GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3 2.9 2.7 3.3 6.1 6 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 31.9
Write 5.5
SusWrite 4
12% 13.8 MB/s
4K Read 10.3
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
45% 3.5 MB/s
Poor: 5% Great: 23%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 C18 2x8GB-$41
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
111% Outstanding
MC Read 43.4
MC Write 48.2
MC Mixed 32.1
118% 41.2 GB/s
SC Read 18.2
SC Write 40.3
SC Mixed 25.4
80% 28 GB/s
Latency 63.3
63% 63.3 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 111%
Great: 120%

 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 32,033 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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HDDRAMUSB
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