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

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 169%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 98%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 161%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 101%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics172% 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.
Boot Drive86.2% 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200611
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateOct 14 '21 at 01:15
Run Duration207 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 22%
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 PC Performing below expectations (30th 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 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Memory 90.4
1-Core 146
2-Core 297
97% 178 Pts
4-Core 598
8-Core 1,114
102% 856 Pts
64-Core 1148
71% 1148 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 101%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
Nvidia(10DE 1467) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 496.13
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
172% Outstanding
Lighting 229
Reflection 329
Parallax 239
186% 265 fps
MRender 328
Gravity 243
Splatting 179
197% 250 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 172%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 2TB-$275
854GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 396 396 403 409 366 380 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
86.2% Excellent
Read 447
Write 387
Mixed 318
SusWrite 392
87% 386 MB/s
4K Read 29.1
4K Write 44.6
4K Mixed 31.6
108% 35.1 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 110
DQ Mixed 197
157% 228 MB/s
Poor: 89%
This bench: 86.2%
Great: 133%
WDC WDS200T2B0B-00YS70 2TB
977GB free
Firmware: 415020WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 417 412 419 418 403 415 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Read 473
Write 401
Mixed 370
SusWrite 414
93% 414 MB/s
4K Read 35.8
4K Write 38.5
4K Mixed 34.7
119% 36.3 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 115
DQ Mixed 214
167% 237 MB/s
Poor: 76%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
75% Very good
MC Read 28
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 23.9
77% 26.8 GB/s
SC Read 16.1
SC Write 26.9
SC Mixed 20.2
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 66.6
60% 66.6 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 75%
Great: 115%

 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 14,148 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: 114% - Outstanding Total price: $810
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