MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics44.5% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (88%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory8.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190321
Uptime3.4 Days
Run DateJun 03 '23 at 20:22
Run Duration96 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 88%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9400F-$96
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
75.9% Very good
Memory 93.1
1-Core 113
2-Core 220
82% 142 Pts
4-Core 323
8-Core 436
48% 379 Pts
64-Core 601
37% 601 Pts
Poor: 72%
This bench: 75.9%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3060-$255
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3750 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 535.98
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.5% Average
Lighting 30
Reflection 146
Parallax 119
24% 98.3 fps
MRender 137
Gravity 93.6
Splatting 84.6
84% 105 fps
Poor: 90%
This bench: 44.5%
Great: 106%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZVLB512HBJQ-000L2 512GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3L1QEXF7
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,006
Write 1,739
Mixed 1,485
388% 1,743 MB/s
4K Read 40.6
4K Write 64
4K Mixed 42.1
149% 48.9 MB/s
DQ Read 643
DQ Write 590
DQ Mixed 720
512% 651 MB/s
Poor: 156% Great: 296%
Seagate Constellation ES.3 1TB-$22
0GB free
Firmware: SN03
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 115
Write 93.6
Mixed 74.6
70% 94.3 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
147% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2800 C14 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3067 MHz
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
50.5% Above average
MC Read 18
MC Write 17.8
MC Mixed 16.1
49% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 14.7
SC Mixed 14.3
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 61.9
65% 61.9 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 51%

 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 32,124 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) - $241

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 104% - Outstanding Total price: $846
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