MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

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 (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 122%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics216% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A DDR4  (all builds)
Memory55.8 GB free of 64 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20240329
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 24 '24 at 17:32
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-13600KF-$235
U3E1, 1 CPU, 14 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.85 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
122% Outstanding
Memory 83.3
1-Core 211
2-Core 425
124% 240 Pts
4-Core 854
8-Core 1,504
142% 1,179 Pts
64-Core 2,534
157% 2,534 Pts
Poor: 117%
This bench: 122%
Great: 127%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 4070-Ti-$773
CLim: 3135 MHz, MLim: 5250 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 552.22
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
216% Outstanding
Lighting 285
Reflection 443
Parallax 304
232% 344 fps
MRender 501
Gravity 310
Splatting 222
267% 344 fps
Poor: 208%
This bench: 216%
Great: 256%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$93
362GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,415
Write 2,180
Mixed 1,708
467% 2,101 MB/s
4K Read 67
4K Write 176
4K Mixed 99.7
322% 114 MB/s
DQ Read 1652
DQ Write 988
DQ Mixed 1,251
950% 1,297 MB/s
Poor: 188% Great: 410%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F4-3600C18-16GTZR 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
117% Outstanding
MC Read 44.7
MC Write 42.4
MC Mixed 40.1
121% 42.4 GB/s
SC Read 27
SC Write 48.8
SC Mixed 35.3
106% 37 GB/s
Latency 71.6
56% 71.6 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 117%
Great: 129%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 5: 0P 0R 0G 5B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
5% 62% 8 215 57 165 27" 2560 1369 GBT2716 G27QC A
Typical PRO Z690-A DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 19,635 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 199%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 111%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 203%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 - $209

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $1,391
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