MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 96.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics48.8% 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 Drive48.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191225
Uptime4.4 Days
Run DateNov 28 '22 at 04:24
Run Duration206 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%
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 PC Performing as expected (48th 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)
96.4% Outstanding
Memory 89.5
1-Core 140
2-Core 284
94% 171 Pts
4-Core 556
8-Core 856
87% 706 Pts
64-Core 1,025
63% 1,025 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 96.4%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti-$143
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 516.94
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (60 fps cap detected)
48.8% Average
Lighting 59.8
Reflection 59.8
Parallax 59.8
49% 59.8 fps
MRender 59.8
Gravity 59.8
Splatting 59.8
49% 59.8 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 81%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD easystore 240GB
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EF430400
SusWrite @10s intervals: 199 72 63 65 82 86 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
48.4% Average
Read 416
Write 349
Mixed 307
SusWrite 94.4
65% 292 MB/s
4K Read 20.6
4K Write 38.9
4K Mixed 14.7
71% 24.7 MB/s
DQ Read 117
DQ Write 105
DQ Mixed 35
47% 85.6 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 48.4%
Great: 57%
WDBRPG5000ANC-WRSN 500GB
343GB free
Firmware: 111110WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1220 832 807 768 821 713 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
261% Outstanding
Read 1,918
Write 2041
Mixed 1,677
SusWrite 860
365% 1,624 MB/s
4K Read 43.3
4K Write 149
4K Mixed 67.1
231% 86.5 MB/s
DQ Read 1,562
DQ Write 1,164
DQ Mixed 1,298
988% 1,342 MB/s
Poor: 182%
This bench: 261%
Great: 296%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
650GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 153 136 154 154 151 150 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
86.5% Excellent
Read 151
Write 151
Mixed 98.3
SusWrite 150
101% 138 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
224% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 86.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$43
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
70.4% Very good
MC Read 27.1
MC Write 27.4
MC Mixed 21.1
72% 25.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 21.8
SC Mixed 21.6
56% 19.4 GB/s
Latency 67.9
59% 67.9 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 104%

 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 31,997 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) - $246

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $828
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HDDRAMUSB
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