MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 55%
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 109%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics50% 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 Drive125% 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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200814
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateSep 29 '20 at 08:12
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
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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 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Memory 97.1
1-Core 127
2-Core 286
94% 170 Pts
4-Core 649
8-Core 972
101% 810 Pts
64-Core 967
60% 967 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 109%
Great: 103%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$240
CLim: 2145 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 456.55
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50% Average
Lighting 47.7
Reflection 55.1
Parallax 44.8
39% 49.2 fps
MRender 117
Gravity 79.1
Splatting 73.4
72% 89.9 fps
Poor: 65%
This bench: 50%
Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
266GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 370 329 322 320 319 320 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
125% Outstanding
Read 517
Write 493
Mixed 472
SusWrite 330
102% 453 MB/s
4K Read 46
4K Write 132
4K Mixed 63.5
221% 80.3 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 339
DQ Mixed 354
267% 357 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 125%
Great: 129%
Seagate Laptop SSHD 2.5" 1TB-$41
708GB free
Firmware: SM36
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 84 84 85 83 85 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
56.9% Above average
Read 112
Write 97.2
Mixed 66.5
SusWrite 84.5
66% 90.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 5
4K Mixed 2.2
400% 2.9 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBF2X04JEEE35-12-K 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
104% Outstanding
MC Read 39.4
MC Write 39.5
MC Mixed 32.7
106% 37.2 GB/s
SC Read 17.9
SC Write 41.3
SC Mixed 31
86% 30.1 GB/s
Latency 49.7
80% 49.7 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 104%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 14,141 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 117% - Outstanding Total price: $788
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