MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 102%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 97%
Nuclear submarine
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics94.1% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive44.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B51
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)  (all builds)
Memory8.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181112
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateNov 27 '20 at 18:42
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$242
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 96.3
1-Core 154
2-Core 307
102% 186 Pts
4-Core 613
8-Core 1,173
106% 893 Pts
64-Core 1,151
71% 1,151 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 105%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$195
MSI(1462 3366) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1936 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 457.30
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
94.1% Outstanding
Lighting 117
Reflection 190
Parallax 127
95% 144 fps
MRender 113
Gravity 116
Splatting 110
92% 113 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 94.1%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 8.6 21 69 36 1.8 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
44.2% Average
Read 436
Write 287
Mixed 288
SusWrite 52.8
59% 266 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 26.1
4K Mixed 17.9
67% 21.3 MB/s
DQ Read 89
DQ Write 47
DQ Mixed 42.2
38% 59.4 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 44.2%
Great: 56%
Sandisk PLUS 480GB
73GB free
Firmware: UG4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 221 100 33 108 177 174 MB/s
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41.7% Average
Read 248
Write 221
Mixed 196
SusWrite 136
45% 200 MB/s
4K Read 12.8
4K Write 36.7
4K Mixed 18.2
62% 22.6 MB/s
DQ Read 108
DQ Write 79.5
DQ Mixed 34.8
42% 73.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 41.7%
Great: 61%
Seagate Portable 640GB
264GB free, PID 2330
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 33 37 37 37 37 37 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
16% Very poor
Read 34
Write 19.2
Mixed 29.5
SusWrite 36.5
40% 29.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.5
52% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 16%
Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G4D30BESBK.8FB 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3067 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
93.9% Outstanding
MC Read 36.8
MC Write 35.9
MC Mixed 27.2
95% 33.3 GB/s
SC Read 19.7
SC Write 34.5
SC Mixed 29.2
79% 27.8 GB/s
Latency 52.8
76% 52.8 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 93.9%
Great: 106%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) Builds (Compare 22,921 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 91%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 84%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $863
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