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 way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 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 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics120% 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory27 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200810
Uptime2 Days
Run DateOct 27 '21 at 12:03
Run Duration296 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU1%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$249
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 94.7
1-Core 155
2-Core 307
101% 185 Pts
4-Core 602
8-Core 1,146
104% 874 Pts
64-Core 1,186
73% 1,186 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 104%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070S (Super)-$210
MSI(1462 373E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 471.11
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
120% Outstanding
Lighting 158
Reflection 154
Parallax 153
129% 155 fps
MRender 187
Gravity 134
Splatting 119
116% 146 fps
Poor: 105%
This bench: 120%
Great: 123%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SA2000M8500G 500GB
98GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S5Z42105
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,637
Write 862
Mixed 791
241% 1,097 MB/s
4K Read 54.5
4K Write 72.7
4K Mixed 54.3
191% 60.5 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 71.2
DQ Mixed 114
112% 188 MB/s
Poor: 118% Great: 277%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$45
329GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 500
Write 371
Mixed 407
95% 426 MB/s
4K Read 35.8
4K Write 90.1
4K Mixed 49
165% 58.3 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 292
238% 337 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 125%
Seagate Expansion 1TB
794GB free
Firmware: 0710
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 122
Write 129
Mixed 68.5
79% 106 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
197% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 16% Great: 66%
WD Elements 500GB
228GB free, PID 1042
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 34.4
Write 32.5
Mixed 26.8
39% 31.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.4
62% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 10% Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BL16G32C16U4BL.M16FE 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
109% Outstanding
MC Read 41.4
MC Write 42.1
MC Mixed 34.2
112% 39.2 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 46.5
SC Mixed 30.9
93% 32.7 GB/s
Latency 57.8
69% 57.8 ns
Poor: 74%
This bench: 109%
Great: 116%

 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 31,979 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 113%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
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Workstation
Workstation 104%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) - $246

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $825
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HDDRAMUSB
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