MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI (MS-7D30)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 231%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 108%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 289%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 119%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics202% 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.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 91% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D30
MotherboardMSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI (MS-7D30)  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210923
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 14 '21 at 14:37
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 23%
CPU Throttled 91%
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 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$292
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
119% Outstanding
Memory 76.2
1-Core 224
2-Core 398
121% 233 Pts
4-Core 866
8-Core 1,714
152% 1,290 Pts
64-Core 3,214
199% 3,214 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 119%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$899
EVGA(3842 4897) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 471.41
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
202% Outstanding
Lighting 303
Reflection 256
Parallax 324
247% 294 fps
MRender 318
Gravity 237
Splatting 172
190% 242 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 202%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue SN550 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$74
48GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 211070WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1506
Write 1,696
Mixed 1,312
336% 1,504 MB/s
4K Read 57.3
4K Write 262
4K Mixed 91
342% 137 MB/s
DQ Read 1,673
DQ Write 1,293
DQ Mixed 1565
1,148% 1,510 MB/s
Poor: 164% Great: 276%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
3.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 185 189 181 191 172 185 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
89.3% Excellent
Read 128
Write 158
Mixed 72.1
SusWrite 184
99% 135 MB/s
4K Read 1.6
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
76% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 89.3%
Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial 8G48C40U5.M4A1 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
134% Outstanding
MC Read 59.6
MC Write 46.2
MC Mixed 48.8
147% 51.5 GB/s
SC Read 18.8
SC Write 44.4
SC Mixed 26.2
85% 29.8 GB/s
Latency 87.9
46% 87.9 ns
Poor: 135%
This bench: 134%
Great: 148%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI (MS-7D30) Builds (Compare 4,977 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 232%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 273%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI (MS-7D30)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $1,058
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