MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics50.1% 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)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
Very high background CPU (52%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C80
MotherboardMSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK  (all builds)
Memory17.2 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 20 '23 at 13:09
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 52%

 PC Performing as expected (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-11900K-$254
U3E1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
Relative performance (0th percentile)
46.1% Average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 111
49% 79.9 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 197
22% 170 Pts
64-Core 210
13% 210 Pts
Poor: 94%
This bench: 46.1%
Great: 112%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 5500-XT-$217
MSI(1462 3822) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.3.1
Performing below potential (43rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.1% Above average
Lighting 65.1
Reflection 62.6
Parallax 101
53% 76.3 fps
MRender 50.4
Gravity 75.7
Splatting 40.9
44% 55.7 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB-$93
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41110WD
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 394
Write 378
Mixed 280
78% 350 MB/s
4K Read 23.5
4K Write 55.5
4K Mixed 29.5
103% 36.2 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 276
DQ Mixed 231
198% 294 MB/s
Poor: 63% Great: 107%
Sandisk SD7TN3Q-256G-1006 256GB
185GB free
Firmware: X2180306
SusWrite @10s intervals: 360 364 368 379 378 379 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Read 384
Write 365
Mixed 234
SusWrite 372
76% 339 MB/s
4K Read 21.8
4K Write 49.7
4K Mixed 25.2
92% 32.2 MB/s
DQ Read 328
DQ Write 268
DQ Mixed 146
151% 247 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 96%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4DFD8213.C16FBR2 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
59.6% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 24.7
MC Mixed 19.4
62% 21.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 21.3
SC Mixed 16.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK (MS-7C80) Builds (Compare 8,559 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK - $253

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $1,065
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