MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 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 118%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics248% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
CPU throttled at 92% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D31
MotherboardMSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory26.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211014
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 13 '22 at 23:52
Run Duration162 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$320
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
118% Outstanding
Memory 77.9
1-Core 221
2-Core 433
125% 244 Pts
4-Core 846
8-Core 1,658
148% 1,252 Pts
64-Core 2,958
183% 2,958 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 118%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-Ti
EVGA(3842 4985) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 5750 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 512.77
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
248% Outstanding
Lighting 374
Reflection 328
Parallax 376
305% 359 fps
MRender 409
Gravity 322
Splatting 212
246% 314 fps
Poor: 205%
This bench: 248%
Great: 247%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
45GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,575
Write 2,349
Mixed 1,515
476% 2,146 MB/s
4K Read 72.3
4K Write 213
4K Mixed 104
356% 130 MB/s
DQ Read 1,861
DQ Write 1,446
DQ Mixed 1,606
1,215% 1638 MB/s
Poor: 199% Great: 340%
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
66GB free
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,586
Write 2,327
Mixed 1,574
480% 2,162 MB/s
4K Read 72.8
4K Write 225
4K Mixed 105
364% 134 MB/s
DQ Read 1,865
DQ Write 1,584
DQ Mixed 1,752
1,305% 1,733 MB/s
Poor: 199% Great: 340%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 997GB
76GB free
Firmware: 0.1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,592
Write 2,480
Mixed 1972
523% 2,348 MB/s
4K Read 75.1
4K Write 223
4K Mixed 111
374% 136 MB/s
DQ Read 1,949
DQ Write 1,525
DQ Mixed 1,702
1,283% 1,725 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F4-3600C14-8GTRSB 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
78.2% Very good
MC Read 27.4
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 26.9
79% 27.6 GB/s
SC Read 23
SC Write 29.9
SC Mixed 25.3
74% 26.1 GB/s
Latency 84.5
47% 84.5 ns
Poor: 78%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 138%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 (MS-7D31) Builds (Compare 9,995 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Good Total price: $1,425
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