MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 100%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics41.2% 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)
Boot Drive119% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory26.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191225
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 04 '20 at 06:36
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900-$400
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 91.5
1-Core 153
2-Core 306
100% 184 Pts
4-Core 598
8-Core 1,129
103% 864 Pts
64-Core 1520
94% 1520 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 102%
Great: 99%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
41.2% Average
Lighting 53.5
Reflection 35.6
Parallax 71.8
44% 53.7 fps
MRender 33.9
Gravity 54.9
Splatting 44.4
37% 44.4 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
59GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 439 432 440 412 442 468 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
119% Outstanding
Read 494
Write 480
Mixed 360
SusWrite 439
100% 443 MB/s
4K Read 40.2
4K Write 94.8
4K Mixed 53.9
180% 63 MB/s
DQ Read 375
DQ Write 336
DQ Mixed 352
265% 354 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 119%
Great: 134%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$49
959GB free
Firmware: CC29
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 119 117 118 113 116 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
80% Very good
Read 162
Write 161
Mixed 77.8
SusWrite 117
95% 130 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
135% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 80%
Great: 114%
Clikfree Backup Drive 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 0808
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 39 39 39 39 39 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
18.3% Very poor
Read 37
Write 36.5
Mixed 33.3
SusWrite 38.8
50% 36.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
78% 1 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 18.3%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW32GX4M2C3000C15 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.5% Very good
MC Read 27.2
MC Write 27.6
MC Mixed 22.3
73% 25.7 GB/s
SC Read 16.7
SC Write 29.2
SC Mixed 23.5
66% 23.1 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 73.5%
Great: 104%

 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 32,737 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) - $246

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $834
Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $160Nvidia RTX 4060 $290WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $150
Intel Core i5-13600K $260Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $388WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $79
Intel Core i5-12400F $110Nvidia RTX 4070 $520Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $363
Today's hottest deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback