MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY (MS-7D29)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (86th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 14 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 122%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive521% 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 92% 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
21 months ago, 21 months ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D29
MotherboardMSI MEG Z690I UNIFY (MS-7D29)  (all builds)
Memory26.3 GB free of 32 GB
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220321
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 02 '22 at 01:05
Run Duration223 Seconds
Run User SAU-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$319
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
122% Outstanding
Memory 86.6
1-Core 212
2-Core 425
125% 241 Pts
4-Core 839
8-Core 1,542
142% 1,190 Pts
64-Core 2958
183% 2958 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 122%
Great: 124%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Gigabyte GP-AG41TB 1TB
847GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EGFM13.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3874 3878 3885 3945 4014 4025 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
521% Outstanding
Read 2,209
Write 3,611
Mixed 2,297
SusWrite 3,937
685% 3,013 MB/s
4K Read 58.5
4K Write 309
4K Mixed 99.9
380% 156 MB/s
DQ Read 1,675
DQ Write 1,731
DQ Mixed 1,827
1,339% 1,744 MB/s
Poor: 191%
This bench: 521%
Great: 473%
T-force TM8FPL1000G 1TB
359GB free
Firmware: EJFM31.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.8 0.9 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
2% Terrible
Read 1
Write 0.2
Mixed 0.2
SusWrite 0.8
0% 0.55 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
7% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 137%
This bench: 2%
Great: 359%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KF560C40-16 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 6000 MHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
189% Outstanding
MC Read 80.4
MC Write 72.4
MC Mixed 69.9
212% 74.2 GB/s
SC Read 23.6
SC Write 51.2
SC Mixed 33
103% 35.9 GB/s
Latency 70.8
56% 70.8 ns
Poor: 142%
This bench: 189%
Great: 204%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MEG Z690I UNIFY (MS-7D29) Builds (Compare 700 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 227%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 250%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY (MS-7D29)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $1,076
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