MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 197%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 112%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 236%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics190% 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 Drive390% 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). 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 (MS-7D25)  (all builds)
Memory26.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210929
Uptime3.4 Days
Run DateMay 25 '22 at 16:34
Run Duration241 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 21%
CPU Throttled 91%
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 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900KF-$310
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 77.1
1-Core 213
2-Core 380
117% 223 Pts
4-Core 714
8-Core 1,394
125% 1,054 Pts
64-Core 2,648
164% 2,648 Pts
Poor: 110%
This bench: 105%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$899
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 512.77
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
190% Outstanding
Lighting 274
Reflection 248
Parallax 280
224% 268 fps
MRender 318
Gravity 234
Splatting 170
189% 241 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 190%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$92
379GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P7CR402 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 806 2455 1953 700 707 703 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
390% Outstanding
Read 3,882
Write 3,636
Mixed 2,231
SusWrite 1,220
612% 2,742 MB/s
4K Read 66.1
4K Write 207
4K Mixed 89
324% 121 MB/s
DQ Read 1,452
DQ Write 1,284
DQ Mixed 1,479
1,078% 1405 MB/s
Poor: 162%
This bench: 390%
Great: 463%
Kingston SNVS2000G 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: S8442105
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1428 1439 1450 1454 1444 1445 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
223% Outstanding
Read 1106
Write 1,348
Mixed 896
SusWrite 1,443
271% 1,198 MB/s
4K Read 34.8
4K Write 171
4K Mixed 21.5
171% 75.8 MB/s
DQ Read 870
DQ Write 1,020
DQ Mixed 509
504% 800 MB/s
Poor: 120%
This bench: 223%
Great: 255%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$140
931GB free
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 469 471 474 474 472 474 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
121% Outstanding
Read 481
Write 452
Mixed 418
SusWrite 472
103% 456 MB/s
4K Read 39.1
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 55.1
185% 66.3 MB/s
DQ Read 369
DQ Write 316
DQ Mixed 338
255% 341 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 121%
Great: 133%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$140
504GB free
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 463 466 468 469 469 468 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Read 472
Write 454
Mixed 320
SusWrite 467
96% 428 MB/s
4K Read 30
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 41.1
154% 58.9 MB/s
DQ Read 364
DQ Write 308
DQ Mixed 268
220% 313 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 110%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 552C40-16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
157% Outstanding
MC Read 64.5
MC Write 62.1
MC Mixed 58.9
177% 61.8 GB/s
SC Read 19.2
SC Write 44.5
SC Mixed 26.9
86% 30.2 GB/s
Latency 86.1
46% 86.1 ns
Poor: 97%
This bench: 157%
Great: 171%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 3,895 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Good Total price: $1,221
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