Asus PRIME Z390-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics195% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z390-A  (all builds)
Memory27.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200921
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 04 '21 at 02:38
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$403
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 92.6
1-Core 150
2-Core 297
99% 180 Pts
4-Core 579
8-Core 1,060
98% 820 Pts
64-Core 1,557
96% 1,557 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 100%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
MSI(1462 3897) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2190 MHz, MLim: 4792 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 460.89
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
195% Outstanding
Lighting 285
Reflection 352
Parallax 317
232% 318 fps
MRender 314
Gravity 242
Splatting 177
192% 244 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 195%
Great: 202%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+1.8TBHDD
2TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 18.30
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 110 122 133 197 195 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 43% Great: 97%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HP26D4U9S8HC-8X 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
96.6% Outstanding
MC Read 36.9
MC Write 38.4
MC Mixed 28.4
99% 34.6 GB/s
SC Read 19.8
SC Write 39.1
SC Mixed 29
84% 29.3 GB/s
Latency 62.9
64% 62.9 ns
Poor: 73%
This bench: 96.6%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z390-A Builds (Compare 26,392 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 144%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 132%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z390-A - $175

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $1,090
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