MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 235%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 119%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 260%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 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 121%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics199% 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 Drive619% 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.
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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D31
MotherboardMSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory27 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211213
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateSep 12 '22 at 23:04
Run Duration220 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU3%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$242
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
121% Outstanding
Memory 86.6
1-Core 207
2-Core 416
123% 237 Pts
4-Core 829
8-Core 1,530
141% 1,179 Pts
64-Core 2,400
148% 2,400 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 121%
Great: 123%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080 12GB
EVGA(3842 4878) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing below potential (64th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
199% Outstanding
Lighting 287
Reflection 264
Parallax 295
234% 282 fps
MRender 353
Gravity 248
Splatting 181
204% 261 fps
Poor: 143%
This bench: 199%
Great: 211%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SFYRS1000G 1TB
844GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EIFK31.6
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4917 4969 4927 4731 4922 1927 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
619% Outstanding
Read 2,948
Write 4,352
Mixed 3,133
SusWrite 4,399
842% 3,708 MB/s
4K Read 71
4K Write 358
4K Mixed 137
473% 189 MB/s
DQ Read 2,104
DQ Write 1747
DQ Mixed 1,965
1,461% 1,939 MB/s
Poor: 247%
This bench: 619%
Great: 573%
Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$120
931GB free
Firmware: P7CR403 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3942 3859 2496 1121 1241 1263 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
487% Outstanding
Read 3,942
Write 3,187
Mixed 2,605
SusWrite 2,320
675% 3,014 MB/s
4K Read 65.7
4K Write 200
4K Mixed 96.4
329% 121 MB/s
DQ Read 2,148
DQ Write 1,726
DQ Mixed 1,899
1,432% 1,925 MB/s
Poor: 181%
This bench: 487%
Great: 536%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F4-3600C16-16GVKC 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
119% Outstanding
MC Read 44.1
MC Write 44.1
MC Mixed 40.2
122% 42.8 GB/s
SC Read 30.1
SC Write 48
SC Mixed 34.4
107% 37.5 GB/s
Latency 70.8
56% 70.8 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 119%
Great: 128%

 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 9,952 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 - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Excellent Total price: $1,143
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