MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 98%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 63%
Destroyer
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics55.6% 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 Drive101% 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.
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-7C79
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210201
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 06 '21 at 02:13
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-10700K-$236
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 95.2
1-Core 150
2-Core 232
92% 159 Pts
4-Core 586
8-Core 1,052
98% 819 Pts
64-Core 1,634
101% 1,634 Pts
Poor: 86%
This bench: 102%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1380 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.3.2
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
55.6% Above average
Lighting 71.2
Reflection 64.4
Parallax 96.2
58% 77.3 fps
MRender 66.1
Gravity 77.8
Splatting 48.2
51% 64 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MTFDDAV256MBF-1AN15ABHA 256GB
45GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6T3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 418 337 302 301 301 253 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 448
Write 421
Mixed 357
SusWrite 319
87% 386 MB/s
4K Read 30.7
4K Write 98.9
4K Mixed 44.5
156% 58 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 319
DQ Mixed 249
213% 313 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 101%
Great: 103%
Samsung MZNLN512HMJP-000H1 512GB
337GB free
Firmware: MAV21H3Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 479 482 481 480 483 483 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
124% Outstanding
Read 492
Write 470
Mixed 404
SusWrite 481
104% 462 MB/s
4K Read 41.2
4K Write 97.8
4K Mixed 58.3
189% 65.8 MB/s
DQ Read 366
DQ Write 322
DQ Mixed 356
264% 348 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 124%
Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBF1X08QFHH38-135-K 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
88.5% Excellent
MC Read 34.8
MC Write 34
MC Mixed 23.7
88% 30.8 GB/s
SC Read 20.4
SC Write 37.5
SC Mixed 28.6
82% 28.8 GB/s
Latency 56.5
71% 56.5 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 88.5%
Great: 103%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) Builds (Compare 16,479 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI - $271

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $1,055
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