MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 94.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics60% 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)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20190221
Uptime5.2 Days
Run DateMay 01 '22 at 18:40
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$137
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
94.9% Outstanding
Memory 91.5
1-Core 136
2-Core 262
91% 163 Pts
4-Core 532
8-Core 744
80% 638 Pts
64-Core 766
47% 766 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 94.9%
Great: 103%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 496.13
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
60% Above average
Lighting 75
Reflection 77.3
Parallax 70.8
61% 74.4 fps
MRender 68.1
Gravity 73.9
Splatting 69.7
58% 70.6 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 60%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P5 3D NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$69
88GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P4CR311 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,677
Write 1,997
Mixed 1,397
378% 1,690 MB/s
4K Read 52.5
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 68
230% 80 MB/s
DQ Read 1,590
DQ Write 1,222
DQ Mixed 1,316
1,009% 1,376 MB/s
Poor: 168% Great: 332%
ST375052 8AS 750GB
77GB free, PID 0611
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 80 79 79 81 79 78 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
28% Poor
Read 49
Write 54.6
Mixed 49.4
SusWrite 79.3
82% 58.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.9
71% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 28%
Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$39
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
71.6% Very good
MC Read 27.6
MC Write 26.7
MC Mixed 21
72% 25.1 GB/s
SC Read 16.2
SC Write 27.6
SC Mixed 21.6
62% 21.8 GB/s
Latency 65
62% 65 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 71.6%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 6,560 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 106%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B17) - $450

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 115% - Outstanding Total price: $1,132
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