MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 101%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics53.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive143% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory27.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20200810
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 10 '22 at 11:56
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600KF-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Memory 95.6
1-Core 149
2-Core 300
100% 182 Pts
4-Core 592
8-Core 714
84% 653 Pts
64-Core 705
44% 705 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 101%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
53.1% Above average
Lighting 66.3
Reflection 72.5
Parallax 65.1
54% 68 fps
MRender 69.1
Gravity 65.7
Splatting 56.1
51% 63.6 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme m.2 Smartbuy PS5 512GB
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 00E3 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 197 331 224 454 457 263 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
143% Outstanding
Read 1,015
Write 391
Mixed 468
SusWrite 321
121% 549 MB/s
4K Read 34.1
4K Write 135
4K Mixed 41.6
176% 70.2 MB/s
DQ Read 858
DQ Write 457
DQ Mixed 556
441% 624 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 143%
Great: 213%
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
207GB free
Firmware: SBFK71B1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 215 55 52 52 52 50 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
69.1% Good
Read 433
Write 261
Mixed 324
SusWrite 79.3
61% 274 MB/s
4K Read 26.8
4K Write 78.2
4K Mixed 26.1
115% 43.7 MB/s
DQ Read 231
DQ Write 320
DQ Mixed 166
156% 239 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 100%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
515GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 186 187 187 188 189 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 175
Write 135
Mixed 70.3
SusWrite 186
103% 142 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
145% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 104%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown NMUD416E82-3200 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
108% Outstanding
MC Read 39.7
MC Write 42.4
MC Mixed 34.5
111% 38.9 GB/s
SC Read 20.7
SC Write 44.8
SC Mixed 31.7
93% 32.4 GB/s
Latency 55.4
72% 55.4 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 108%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) Builds (Compare 32,301 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 113%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 104%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) - $237

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $821
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