MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 97.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive68% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB 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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory51.2 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190325
Uptime2.7 Days
Run DateJul 24 '21 at 20:26
Run Duration211 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$252
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
97.6% Outstanding
Memory 84.6
1-Core 148
2-Core 297
95% 176 Pts
4-Core 592
8-Core 1,097
101% 844 Pts
64-Core 1,131
70% 1,131 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 97.6%
Great: 105%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 QVO 2TB-$200
71GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 124 131 104 98 97 88 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
68% Good
Read 458
Write 133
Mixed 157
SusWrite 107
47% 214 MB/s
4K Read 19.9
4K Write 95.1
4K Mixed 24.2
112% 46.4 MB/s
DQ Read 307
DQ Write 129
DQ Mixed 128
119% 188 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 68%
Great: 122%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW64GX4M4C3200C16 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2300 MHz
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
79.3% Very good
MC Read 27.5
MC Write 31.4
MC Mixed 25.2
80% 28 GB/s
SC Read 18.7
SC Write 32
SC Mixed 24.6
72% 25.1 GB/s
Latency 72.4
55% 72.4 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 129%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 59: 6R 5G 14B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
59% 32% 79 284 200 240 0" 1920 1080
History: Score 14: 2R 1G 1B | Score 57: 7R 4G 10B | Score 59: 6R 5G 14B
Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 8,636 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 PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 115% - Outstanding Total price: $833
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