MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 117%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 113%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics112% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive121% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190222
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 13 '19 at 00:59
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$263
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 94.4
1-Core 150
2-Core 301
100% 182 Pts
4-Core 600
8-Core 1,198
106% 899 Pts
64-Core 1,140
71% 1,140 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 103%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070-$200
Gigabyte(1458 37C6) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 430.39
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Lighting 144
Reflection 133
Parallax 135
117% 137 fps
MRender 184
Gravity 136
Splatting 107
112% 142 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 112%
Great: 112%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
436GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 479 287 287 289 286 289 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
121% Outstanding
Read 511
Write 487
Mixed 450
SusWrite 320
99% 442 MB/s
4K Read 43.5
4K Write 125
4K Mixed 61.4
211% 76.7 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 350
264% 354 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 121%
Great: 129%
Initio ST980210A 80GB
18GB free, PID 1040
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 25 25 25 25 25 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
12.6% Very poor
Read 25.1
Write 25.5
Mixed 19.9
SusWrite 24.9
32% 23.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.4
53% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 12.6%
Great: 17%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4 3200 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
88% Excellent
MC Read 34.9
MC Write 34.2
MC Mixed 24.8
89% 31.3 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 30.4
SC Mixed 27.5
74% 25.9 GB/s
Latency 58.8
68% 58.8 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 88%
Great: 103%

 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 32,250 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) - $237

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $831
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