MSI MEG Z490 ACE (MS-7C71)

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 (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics182% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C71
MotherboardMSI MEG Z490 ACE (MS-7C71)  (all builds)
Memory55.1 GB free of 64 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display5120 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200414
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 15 '23 at 18:18
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 18%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10900K-$442
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 92.9
1-Core 156
2-Core 312
102% 187 Pts
4-Core 617
8-Core 1,071
102% 844 Pts
64-Core 1,921
119% 1,921 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 104%
Great: 106%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$909
MSI(1462 3892) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 546.01
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
182% Outstanding
Lighting 258
Reflection 250
Parallax 284
210% 264 fps
MRender 303
Gravity 235
Splatting 172
186% 237 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 182%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$95
435GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,428
Write 2,228
Mixed 1,714
472% 2,124 MB/s
4K Read 54.8
4K Write 133
4K Mixed 76.4
251% 88 MB/s
DQ Read 1043
DQ Write 670
DQ Mixed 847
634% 853 MB/s
Poor: 188% Great: 410%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$38
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 145
Write 184
Mixed 77.5
100% 135 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.1
112% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
Lexar USB Flash Drive 64GB
30GB free, PID a83a
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 36.4
Write 25.4
Mixed 2.7
23% 21.5 MB/s
4K Read 3.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1.8
115% 2.2 MB/s
Poor: 9% Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 4000 C17 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
109% Outstanding
MC Read 38.4
MC Write 44.4
MC Mixed 34
111% 38.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.2
SC Write 48.5
SC Mixed 31.7
97% 33.8 GB/s
Latency 60.4
66% 60.4 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 109%
Great: 137%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 71 59 120 48.8" 5026 1417 SAM7053 LC49G95T
Typical MEG Z490 ACE (MS-7C71) Builds (Compare 1,828 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 183%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 196%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MEG Z490 ACE (MS-7C71)

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