MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 202%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 247%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 115%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics179% 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 Drive360% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). 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)
Memory25.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210929
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 12 '22 at 12:54
Run Duration237 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 19%
CPU Throttled 91%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (50th 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 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
115% Outstanding
Memory 71.3
1-Core 214
2-Core 429
121% 238 Pts
4-Core 844
8-Core 1678
149% 1,261 Pts
64-Core 2,924
181% 2,924 Pts
Poor: 110%
This bench: 115%
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 (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
179% Outstanding
Lighting 256
Reflection 230
Parallax 264
208% 250 fps
MRender 299
Gravity 221
Splatting 164
179% 228 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 179%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$92
366GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P7CR402 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1717 2686 697 693 687 686 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
360% Outstanding
Read 3,347
Write 3,514
Mixed 2,222
SusWrite 1,194
575% 2,569 MB/s
4K Read 63.8
4K Write 175
4K Mixed 81.8
294% 107 MB/s
DQ Read 1,450
DQ Write 1,365
DQ Mixed 1,582
1,140% 1,466 MB/s
Poor: 162%
This bench: 360%
Great: 463%
Kingston SNVS2000G 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: S8442105
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1362 1311 1321 1351 1355 1350 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
218% Outstanding
Read 1,148
Write 1,385
Mixed 921
SusWrite 1,342
271% 1,199 MB/s
4K Read 38.1
4K Write 160
4K Mixed 21.8
170% 73.2 MB/s
DQ Read 864
DQ Write 1,015
DQ Mixed 510
504% 797 MB/s
Poor: 120%
This bench: 218%
Great: 255%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$140
343GB free
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 451 439 441 448 450 449 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Read 482
Write 453
Mixed 427
SusWrite 446
102% 452 MB/s
4K Read 39.6
4K Write 97.3
4K Mixed 50.1
176% 62.3 MB/s
DQ Read 369
DQ Write 315
DQ Mixed 338
254% 341 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 116%
Great: 133%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$140
343GB free
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 451 439 442 448 450 449 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
117% Outstanding
Read 493
Write 459
Mixed 428
SusWrite 446
103% 457 MB/s
4K Read 38.1
4K Write 98.7
4K Mixed 52.4
177% 63.1 MB/s
DQ Read 368
DQ Write 314
DQ Mixed 337
254% 340 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 117%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 552C40-16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
148% Outstanding
MC Read 61.3
MC Write 56.4
MC Mixed 55.9
165% 57.9 GB/s
SC Read 19.4
SC Write 45.2
SC Mixed 27.4
88% 30.7 GB/s
Latency 98.4
41% 98.4 ns
Poor: 97%
This bench: 148%
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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