MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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.
Boot Drive628% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB 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 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)  (all builds)
Memory59.5 GB free of 64 GB @ 4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210929
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 29 '22 at 15:29
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$327
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
116% Outstanding
Memory 75.8
1-Core 213
2-Core 419
121% 236 Pts
4-Core 830
8-Core 1,556
142% 1,193 Pts
64-Core 2,974
184% 2,974 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 116%
Great: 124%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS100T1XHE-00AFY0 1TB
835GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 614900WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4623 4600 4504 4743 4089 1330 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
628% Outstanding
Read 3,936
Write 4,229
Mixed 3,038
SusWrite 3,981
856% 3,796 MB/s
4K Read 79.2
4K Write 311
4K Mixed 118
436% 169 MB/s
DQ Read 2,344
DQ Write 1,900
DQ Mixed 1,544
1,313% 1,929 MB/s
Poor: 226%
This bench: 628%
Great: 607%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair K32GX5M2A4800C40 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4000 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
141% Outstanding
MC Read 56.2
MC Write 55
MC Mixed 53
156% 54.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.6
SC Write 42.5
SC Mixed 29.8
86% 30 GB/s
Latency 88.8
45% 88.8 ns
Poor: 128%
This bench: 141%
Great: 165%

 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 3,855 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: $1,236
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