MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

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 (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics117% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost 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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory28.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201010
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 15 '21 at 16:06
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User EST-User
Background CPU2%
Watch Gameplay: 2070S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
92% Outstanding
Memory 95.1
1-Core 140
2-Core 255
92% 164 Pts
4-Core 477
8-Core 882
81% 679 Pts
64-Core 1,081
67% 1,081 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 92%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070S (Super)-$210
MSI(1462 3860) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 496.13
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
117% Outstanding
Lighting 154
Reflection 152
Parallax 151
125% 152 fps
MRender 182
Gravity 130
Splatting 116
114% 143 fps
Poor: 105%
This bench: 117%
Great: 123%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P1 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$38
244GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P3CR013 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,398
Write 923
Mixed 882
236% 1,068 MB/s
4K Read 54.9
4K Write 132
4K Mixed 69
241% 85.3 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 807
DQ Mixed 224
272% 460 MB/s
Poor: 103% Great: 242%
HP S700 500GB-$60
64GB free
Firmware: S0509A1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 487
Write 382
Mixed 389
93% 419 MB/s
4K Read 37.5
4K Write 90.8
4K Mixed 33.4
148% 53.9 MB/s
DQ Read 257
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 57.1
106% 209 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 100%
Seagate ST1500DM003-9YN16G 1.5TB
458GB free
Firmware: CC24
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 134
Write 104
Mixed 66.2
75% 101 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.7
140% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-3000C16-8GISB Kingston KF3600C17D4/8GX 04CD F4-3000C16-8GISB Kingston KF3600C17D4/8GX 32GB
3600, 3600, 3600, 3600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
109% Outstanding
MC Read 40.7
MC Write 44.1
MC Mixed 31.8
111% 38.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.1
SC Write 49.8
SC Mixed 31.6
98% 34.2 GB/s
Latency 56.7
70% 56.7 ns
Poor: 108%
This bench: 109%
Great: 110%

 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 32,032 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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