MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 96.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory7.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211115
Uptime4.3 Days
Run DateOct 01 '22 at 16:08
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$252
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
96.7% Outstanding
Memory 88.1
1-Core 143
2-Core 286
94% 172 Pts
4-Core 565
8-Core 889
90% 727 Pts
64-Core 902
56% 902 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 96.7%
Great: 105%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P2 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 250GB-$44
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P2CR048 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,019
Write 1,370
Mixed 1,118
263% 1,169 MB/s
4K Read 43.7
4K Write 142
4K Mixed 62.9
222% 82.9 MB/s
DQ Read 733
DQ Write 986
DQ Mixed 861
650% 860 MB/s
Poor: 88% Great: 228%
Crucial P5 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$120
374GB free
Firmware: P4CR311 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 108 1723 2026 1793 943 934 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
272% Outstanding
Read 2,279
Write 2,053
Mixed 695
SusWrite 1,255
350% 1,570 MB/s
4K Read 45.5
4K Write 94.1
4K Mixed 49.9
183% 63.2 MB/s
DQ Read 1,549
DQ Write 633
DQ Mixed 1165
843% 1,116 MB/s
Poor: 175%
This bench: 272%
Great: 370%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$39
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.1% Good
MC Read 23.9
MC Write 23.1
MC Mixed 19.5
63% 22.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 17.9
SC Mixed 18
47% 16.5 GB/s
Latency 69.4
58% 69.4 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 8,640 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 115% - Outstanding Total price: $833
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