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

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory10.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190225
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateNov 18 '21 at 16:44
Run Duration186 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 96.2
1-Core 163
2-Core 316
105% 192 Pts
4-Core 632
8-Core 829
93% 731 Pts
64-Core 855
53% 855 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 106%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,597
Write 1140
Mixed 1,853
411% 1,863 MB/s
4K Read 66
4K Write 163
4K Mixed 91.4
304% 107 MB/s
DQ Read 1,742
DQ Write 1,309
DQ Mixed 1,429
1,094% 1,493 MB/s
Poor: 178% Great: 355%
Addlink M.2 PCIE G3x4 NVMe 1TB
78GB free
Firmware: ECFM12.2 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 224
Write 1,815
Mixed 460
192% 833 MB/s
4K Read 29.2
4K Write 138
4K Mixed 43.1
172% 70.1 MB/s
DQ Read 1,704
DQ Write 1,395
DQ Mixed 1,002
899% 1,367 MB/s
Poor: 133% Great: 287%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C19 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
111% Outstanding
MC Read 45.3
MC Write 45.7
MC Mixed 30.7
116% 40.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.4
SC Write 40.8
SC Mixed 31.3
83% 29.2 GB/s
Latency 53.1
75% 53.1 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 111%
Great: 110%

 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 14,151 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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