MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 208%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 228%
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PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 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 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics206% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C79
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI  (all builds)
Memory25.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201012
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 26 '22 at 02:02
Run Duration203 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10900KF-$260
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 95.4
1-Core 158
2-Core 306
102% 187 Pts
4-Core 595
8-Core 1,146
103% 871 Pts
64-Core 2,134
132% 2,134 Pts
Poor: 88%
This bench: 103%
Great: 106%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 511.23
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
206% Outstanding
Lighting 308
Reflection 260
Parallax 336
251% 301 fps
MRender 325
Gravity 245
Splatting 175
195% 248 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 206%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue SN550 NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$68
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 211070WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,562
Write 1,615
Mixed 1,274
331% 1,484 MB/s
4K Read 48.9
4K Write 158
4K Mixed 73
251% 93.2 MB/s
DQ Read 1,239
DQ Write 860
DQ Mixed 1,000
760% 1,033 MB/s
Poor: 152% Great: 237%
Crucial MX500 1TB-$86
150GB free
Firmware: M3CR032
SusWrite @10s intervals: 467 458 462 444 461 473 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
117% Outstanding
Read 480
Write 448
Mixed 390
SusWrite 461
100% 445 MB/s
4K Read 34.9
4K Write 96.8
4K Mixed 51.4
170% 61 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 290
238% 339 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 117%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-3600C16-8GTZN 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZNC 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZN 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZNC 32GB
3600, 3600, 3600, 3600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
104% Outstanding
MC Read 38.4
MC Write 41.6
MC Mixed 30.6
105% 36.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.1
SC Write 48.3
SC Mixed 31.7
96% 33.7 GB/s
Latency 55.8
72% 55.8 ns
Poor: 104%
This bench: 104%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) Builds (Compare 16,449 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
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Workstation
Workstation 142%
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Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI - $271

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $1,046
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