MSI MPG Z690 CARBON EK X (MS-7D30)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 148%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 127%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 175%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 129%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics114% 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.
Boot Drive657% 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.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
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 EK X (MS-7D30)  (all builds)
Memory27.1 GB free of 32 GB
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220225
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 07 '22 at 08:54
Run Duration193 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900KS-$307
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 5.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
129% Outstanding
Memory 93.6
1-Core 229
2-Core 446
134% 256 Pts
4-Core 879
8-Core 1,703
153% 1,291 Pts
64-Core 3,173
196% 3,173 Pts
Poor: 103%
This bench: 129%
Great: 128%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-Ti
EVGA(3842 4983) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2220 MHz, MLim: 5410 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 512.16
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (143 fps cap detected)
114% Outstanding
Lighting 143
Reflection 143
Parallax 143
117% 143 fps
MRender 143
Gravity 143
Splatting 143
117% 143 fps
Poor: 205%
This bench: 114%
Great: 247%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS200T1X0E-00AFY0 2TB
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 614600WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4540 4766 4783 4761 4770 1965 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
657% Outstanding
Read 4,263
Write 4,114
Mixed 3,244
SusWrite 4,264
895% 3,971 MB/s
4K Read 79
4K Write 323
4K Mixed 111
433% 171 MB/s
DQ Read 2,318
DQ Write 1,927
DQ Mixed 2,158
1,606% 2,134 MB/s
Poor: 280%
This bench: 657%
Great: 578%
WD WD141KFGX-68FH9N0 14TB
11.5TB free
Firmware: 83.00A83
SusWrite @10s intervals: 249 248 251 249 250 250 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 69% Great: 137%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F5-6400J3239G162x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 6400 MHz
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
204% Outstanding
MC Read 84
MC Write 79.5
MC Mixed 76.5
229% 80 GB/s
SC Read 26.1
SC Write 55.4
SC Mixed 36.1
112% 39.2 GB/s
Latency 60.8
66% 60.8 ns
Poor: 143%
This bench: 204%
Great: 218%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z690 CARBON EK X (MS-7D30) Builds (Compare 183 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 239%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 280%
UFO

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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $1,245
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