MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive97.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D31
MotherboardMSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory22.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211014
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 25 '22 at 09:19
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$228
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 64.1
1-Core 201
2-Core 396
112% 220 Pts
4-Core 791
8-Core 1549
138% 1,170 Pts
64-Core 2,268
140% 2,268 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 106%
Great: 123%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 EVO 1TB-$89
763GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 388 394 395 396 393 397 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
97.9% Outstanding
Read 375
Write 397
Mixed 311
SusWrite 394
83% 369 MB/s
4K Read 32.6
4K Write 100
4K Mixed 43.7
159% 58.9 MB/s
DQ Read 248
DQ Write 196
DQ Mixed 204
158% 216 MB/s
Poor: 82%
This bench: 97.9%
Great: 137%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 32GB-$9
25GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 14 14 14 14 14 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
23.6% Poor
Read 106
Write 12.4
Mixed 23.5
SusWrite 14
38% 39 MB/s
4K Read 4.9
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 2.2
137% 2.8 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
59.1% Above average
MC Read 22
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 21.2
61% 21.4 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 19.6
SC Mixed 17.1
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 116
34% 116 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 125%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 (MS-7D31) Builds (Compare 9,935 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Good Total price: $1,436
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HDDRAMUSB
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