MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 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 98.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
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.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200610
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '21 at 23:42
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
98.8% Outstanding
Memory 94.7
1-Core 143
2-Core 282
96% 173 Pts
4-Core 553
8-Core 829
86% 691 Pts
64-Core 805
50% 805 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 98.8%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Microsoft Storage Space Device 237GB
221GB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 41 51 40 47 40 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
48.1% Average
Read 450
Write 360
Mixed 295
SusWrite 55.6
64% 290 MB/s
4K Read 22.4
4K Write 42.3
4K Mixed 13.4
74% 26 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 106
DQ Mixed 32.6
47% 87 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 100%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 236GB
220GB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 114 41 50 40 47 41 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
48.2% Average
Read 454
Write 355
Mixed 288
SusWrite 55.5
64% 288 MB/s
4K Read 22.4
4K Write 41.2
4K Mixed 14
74% 25.9 MB/s
DQ Read 121
DQ Write 102
DQ Mixed 33
46% 85.3 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 109%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$50
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 185 162 171 167 175 163 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C16 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
81% Excellent
MC Read 31.3
MC Write 30.7
MC Mixed 23.3
81% 28.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.8
SC Write 30.9
SC Mixed 25.2
70% 24.6 GB/s
Latency 57.9
69% 57.9 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 81%
Great: 88%

 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 32,087 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) - $241

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 102% - Outstanding Total price: $871
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HDDRAMUSB
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