MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 86%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 104%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 77%
Battleship
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 107%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics77.3% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive82.9% 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.
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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory27.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '21 at 01:30
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (85th 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)
107% Outstanding
Memory 92.6
1-Core 164
2-Core 328
105% 195 Pts
4-Core 647
8-Core 974
101% 810 Pts
64-Core 977
60% 977 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 107%
Great: 103%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$233
Asus(1043 872A) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2235 MHz, MLim: 3533 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 461.40
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
77.3% Very good
Lighting 96.8
Reflection 137
Parallax 89.8
79% 108 fps
MRender 116
Gravity 86.2
Splatting 77
74% 93.1 fps
Poor: 65%
This bench: 77.3%
Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD8SB8U512G1002 512GB
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X4131002
SusWrite @10s intervals: 189 167 93 67 61 34 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
82.9% Excellent
Read 456
Write 335
Mixed 245
SusWrite 102
63% 284 MB/s
4K Read 28.3
4K Write 92.2
4K Mixed 44.1
148% 54.9 MB/s
DQ Read 344
DQ Write 204
DQ Mixed 132
136% 227 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 103%
Mushkin MKNSSDTR500GB 500GB
136GB free
Firmware: O1126A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 419 107 95 97 94 97 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
93.1% Outstanding
Read 468
Write 422
Mixed 367
SusWrite 152
79% 352 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 90.2
4K Mixed 52.2
164% 58.3 MB/s
DQ Read 291
DQ Write 317
DQ Mixed 253
204% 287 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 93.1%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2666 C16 Series 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
94.7% Outstanding
MC Read 35.5
MC Write 36.6
MC Mixed 29.1
96% 33.7 GB/s
SC Read 20.5
SC Write 38.2
SC Mixed 28.7
83% 29.1 GB/s
Latency 62.9
64% 62.9 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 94.7%
Great: 95%

 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 32,044 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: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $833
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