MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 263%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 117%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 267%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 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 117%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics233% 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 Drive266% 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.
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 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.
Run History
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, 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, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 18 months ago, 17 months ago, 17 months ago. (Only the first run influences device rankings)
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4  (all builds)
Memory11.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.4 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220623
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 20 '22 at 06:50
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User SGP-User
Background CPU0%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-12600K-$184
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
117% Outstanding
Memory 87.6
1-Core 205
2-Core 407
122% 233 Pts
4-Core 779
8-Core 1,290
126% 1,035 Pts
64-Core 1,853
115% 1,853 Pts
Poor: 100%
This bench: 117%
Great: 117%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-$1,280
MSI(1462 3882) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2145 MHz, MLim: 4900 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
233% Outstanding
Lighting 352
Reflection 318
Parallax 364
287% 345 fps
MRender 381
Gravity 278
Splatting 200
224% 286 fps
Poor: 185%
This bench: 233%
Great: 230%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black SN750 SE NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$70
228GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 711250WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1393 1290 1302 1449 360 160 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
266% Outstanding
Read 1,117
Write 1,750
Mixed 1,486
SusWrite 992
303% 1,336 MB/s
4K Read 49.3
4K Write 290
4K Mixed 78.2
328% 139 MB/s
DQ Read 1,420
DQ Write 1,337
DQ Mixed 1,193
946% 1,317 MB/s
Poor: 122%
This bench: 266%
Great: 296%
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
45GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 333 152 153 153 153 153 MB/s
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 476
Write 462
Mixed 400
SusWrite 183
85% 380 MB/s
4K Read 43.4
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 52.4
197% 72.1 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 321
DQ Mixed 337
255% 343 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 106%
Great: 115%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
241GB free
Firmware: 2BA30002
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 89 89 88 87 85 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
49.7% Average
Read 85.5
Write 37.2
Mixed 50.6
SusWrite 87.6
48% 65.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
132% 1 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW16GX4M2D3600C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
145% Outstanding
MC Read 58
MC Write 56.4
MC Mixed 49.7
156% 54.7 GB/s
SC Read 24.2
SC Write 50
SC Mixed 34.2
103% 36.1 GB/s
Latency 70
57% 70 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 145%
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 19,402 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 199%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 111%
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Workstation
Workstation 203%
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Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 - $210

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $1,402
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