MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 96.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics177% 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.
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C75
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 27 '24 at 17:35
Run Duration194 Seconds
Run User LBN-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 6800-XT + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-10700K-$224
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
96.6% Outstanding
Memory 95.8
1-Core 143
2-Core 255
93% 165 Pts
4-Core 522
8-Core 987
90% 755 Pts
64-Core 1,553
96% 1,553 Pts
Poor: 86%
This bench: 96.6%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 6800-XT-$650
PowerColor(148C 2406) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 16GB, Driver: 23.8.2
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
177% Outstanding
Lighting 213
Reflection 244
Parallax 422
173% 293 fps
MRender 393
Gravity 165
Splatting 322
241% 293 fps
Poor: 165%
This bench: 177%
Great: 178%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HP EX900 NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$40
179GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S0614B0 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,645
Write 1,117
Mixed 170
213% 977 MB/s
4K Read 46.2
4K Write 57.8
4K Mixed 20.2
126% 41.4 MB/s
DQ Read 898
DQ Write 202
DQ Mixed 130
204% 410 MB/s
Poor: 116% Great: 248%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28
73GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 175
Write 136
Mixed 37.1
84% 116 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.5
122% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 16GB
15GB free, PID 5575
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 19.9
Write 14.2
Mixed 11
18% 15 MB/s
4K Read 6.4
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 2.7
180% 3.67 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 17%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 3600 C18 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
56.8% Above average
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 20.6
MC Mixed 13.9
53% 18.6 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 23.4
SC Mixed 18.2
55% 19.4 GB/s
Latency 54.3
74% 54.3 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 56.8%
Great: 68%

 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 69 57 60 21.7" 1280 720 GSM5AB8 LG IPS FULLHD
Typical MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS (MS-7C75) Builds (Compare 16,441 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $1,023
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