MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 220%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 247%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 117%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics193% 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 Drive497% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
CPU throttled at 95% 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-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4  (all builds)
Memory10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210914
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateNov 28 '21 at 18:14
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%
CPU Throttled 95%
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 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$225
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
117% Outstanding
Memory 82.2
1-Core 205
2-Core 410
120% 232 Pts
4-Core 806
8-Core 1,537
139% 1,172 Pts
64-Core 2,386
148% 2,386 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 117%
Great: 123%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
Gigabyte(1458 405D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 496.76
Performing below potential (68th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
193% Outstanding
Lighting 280
Reflection 254
Parallax 288
228% 274 fps
MRender 322
Gravity 234
Splatting 174
191% 243 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 193%
Great: 202%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black SN850 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$100
584GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 611100WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4545 3140 1239 1287 1183 1248 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
497% Outstanding
Read 3752
Write 4,712
Mixed 3,308
SusWrite 2,107
782% 3,470 MB/s
4K Read 85
4K Write 283
4K Mixed 114
425% 161 MB/s
DQ Read 2,185
DQ Write 1,802
DQ Mixed 1929
1,462% 1,972 MB/s
Poor: 228%
This bench: 497%
Great: 595%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) 4400 C19 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
140% Outstanding
MC Read 58
MC Write 51.6
MC Mixed 49.2
151% 52.9 GB/s
SC Read 24.4
SC Write 45.4
SC Mixed 34.6
99% 34.8 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns
Poor: 71%
This bench: 140%
Great: 150%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 19,436 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 199%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 111%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 203%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 - $210

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $1,395
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