MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 106%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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.
Graphics5.89% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive495% 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.
Memory128GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 128GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). 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-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4  (all builds)
Memory122.6 GB free of 128 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211213
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 09 '22 at 23:50
Run Duration259 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$330
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
117% Outstanding
Memory 77.4
1-Core 216
2-Core 430
124% 241 Pts
4-Core 837
8-Core 1,652
147% 1,245 Pts
64-Core 2,965
184% 2,965 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 117%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 770
MSI(1462 7D25) 1GB
Driver: <> Ver. 30.0.101.1368
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
5.89% Terrible
Lighting 9.9
Reflection 55.1
Parallax 11.3
8% 25.4 fps
MRender 4.9
Gravity 0.2
Splatting 1.4
2% 2.17 fps
Poor: 6%
This bench: 5.89%
Great: 9%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS500G1XHE-00AFY0 500GB
358GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 614600WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4177 4093 1358 759 776 850 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
495% Outstanding
Read 3,538
Write 3,942
Mixed 2,751
SusWrite 2,002
688% 3,058 MB/s
4K Read 80.8
4K Write 326
4K Mixed 117
445% 175 MB/s
DQ Read 2,395
DQ Write 1,910
DQ Mixed 2,121
1,596% 2,142 MB/s
Poor: 216%
This bench: 495%
Great: 516%
Adata S102 Pro USB 3.0 16GB-$22
10GB free, PID 312b
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 19 19 18 18 18 18 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
17.5% Very poor
Read 92.4
Write 20.2
Mixed 26.7
SusWrite 18.6
42% 39.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.9
32% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 17.5%
Great: 27%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW128GX4M4E3200C16 4x31.8GB
4 of 4 slots used
127GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
75.7% Very good
MC Read 26.9
MC Write 27.5
MC Mixed 25.9
76% 26.8 GB/s
SC Read 20.3
SC Write 28.8
SC Mixed 25.4
71% 24.8 GB/s
Latency 85.6
47% 85.6 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 75.7%
Great: 138%

 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 19,437 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: $1,397
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