MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 203%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 113%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 219%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 116%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics178% 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 Drive288% 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 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
23 months ago, 22 months ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory24.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display5120 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220318
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 23 '22 at 03:17
Run Duration274 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU0%
CPU Throttled 95%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700KF-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Memory 85.8
1-Core 187
2-Core 358
112% 210 Pts
4-Core 780
8-Core 1,292
126% 1,036 Pts
64-Core 2,340
145% 2,340 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 116%
Great: 121%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
Asus(1043 8822) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 512.77
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
178% Outstanding
Lighting 251
Reflection 240
Parallax 300
204% 264 fps
MRender 310
Gravity 222
Splatting 165
182% 232 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 178%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue SN570 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
736GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 234100WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1451 569 574 566 567 572 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
288% Outstanding
Read 2,053
Write 2,202
Mixed 1,986
SusWrite 716
391% 1,739 MB/s
4K Read 60.3
4K Write 197
4K Mixed 84.1
303% 114 MB/s
DQ Read 1,728
DQ Write 1,360
DQ Mixed 1,462
1,116% 1,516 MB/s
Poor: 159%
This bench: 288%
Great: 300%
WD Blue SN570 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
293GB free
Firmware: 234100WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1454 570 584 574 573 586 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
296% Outstanding
Read 2,076
Write 2,263
Mixed 1,954
SusWrite 724
394% 1,754 MB/s
4K Read 61.1
4K Write 216
4K Mixed 86
317% 121 MB/s
DQ Read 1,804
DQ Write 1432
DQ Mixed 1529
1,168% 1,588 MB/s
Poor: 159%
This bench: 296%
Great: 300%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
3.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 165 166 170 164 171 170 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
67.7% Good
Read 68.8
Write 163
Mixed 84.8
SusWrite 168
89% 121 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
34% 0.37 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 90%
WD Elements 107C 5TB
4.5TB free, PID 107c
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 141 144 141 140 140 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
59.9% Above average
Read 143
Write 147
Mixed 98.3
SusWrite 142
179% 133 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
126% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 66%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 3600 C18 2x8GB-$95
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
111% Outstanding
MC Read 41.3
MC Write 39.3
MC Mixed 38.5
113% 39.7 GB/s
SC Read 28
SC Write 44.7
SC Mixed 34.5
102% 35.7 GB/s
Latency 71.4
56% 71.4 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 111%
Great: 123%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 11,177 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 208%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 114%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 229%
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Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 - $117

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $1,428
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