MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 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 118%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics232% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 94% 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
20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 20 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 19 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago. (Only the first run influences device rankings)
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220623
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 21 '22 at 15:17
Run Duration169 Seconds
Run User SGP-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 94%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-12600K-$175
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
118% Outstanding
Memory 92.8
1-Core 202
2-Core 401
122% 232 Pts
4-Core 764
8-Core 1,319
126% 1,042 Pts
64-Core 1,912
118% 1,912 Pts
Poor: 100%
This bench: 118%
Great: 117%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-$1,198
MSI(1462 3882) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 4875 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
232% Outstanding
Lighting 350
Reflection 315
Parallax 362
285% 342 fps
MRender 382
Gravity 276
Splatting 199
224% 286 fps
Poor: 185%
This bench: 232%
Great: 230%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black SN750 SE NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$70
347GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 711250WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,422
Write 474
Mixed 567
179% 821 MB/s
4K Read 44.7
4K Write 328
4K Mixed 85.1
350% 153 MB/s
DQ Read 1,416
DQ Write 536
DQ Mixed 1,024
745% 992 MB/s
Poor: 122% Great: 296%
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
45GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 504
Write 482
Mixed 402
103% 463 MB/s
4K Read 46.3
4K Write 129
4K Mixed 62.1
218% 79 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 319
DQ Mixed 335
254% 341 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 115%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
859GB free
Firmware: 2BA30002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 97.5
Write 53.4
Mixed 58.8
52% 69.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
155% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 59%
WD Elements 25A2 1.5TB
931GB free, PID 25a2
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,955
Write 56.8
Mixed 95
1,388% 2,036 MB/s
4K Read 1,108
4K Write 2.9
4K Mixed 5.7
4,402% 372 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW16GX4M2D3600C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
123% Outstanding
MC Read 48.2
MC Write 44.1
MC Mixed 41.9
128% 44.7 GB/s
SC Read 28
SC Write 45.5
SC Mixed 34.3
103% 35.9 GB/s
Latency 62.5
64% 62.5 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 123%
Great: 125%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 19,523 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 199%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 111%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 203%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 - $185

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $1,377
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