MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 56%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics56.3% 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 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)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190813
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 07 '19 at 07:28
Run Duration151 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th 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 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 97.4
1-Core 146
2-Core 293
99% 179 Pts
4-Core 583
8-Core 843
89% 713 Pts
64-Core 852
53% 852 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 103%
Great: 103%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.48
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
56.3% Above average
Lighting 70.6
Reflection 73
Parallax 71.2
58% 71.6 fps
MRender 76.9
Gravity 66.4
Splatting 57.9
54% 67.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 514
Write 488
Mixed 453
108% 485 MB/s
4K Read 46.2
4K Write 99.6
4K Mixed 59.5
199% 68.4 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 337
DQ Mixed 354
266% 356 MB/s
Poor: 75% Great: 128%
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
447GB free
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 479 471 480 485 441 364 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
130% Outstanding
Read 515
Write 489
Mixed 433
SusWrite 453
106% 473 MB/s
4K Read 49.2
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 62.9
211% 72.6 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 354
266% 355 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 130%
Great: 129%
General UDisk 8GB
8GB free, PID 1234
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.2 4.2 5.4 4.9 5 5.4 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 12.5
Write 6.2
Mixed 5.7
SusWrite 4.6
9% 7.25 MB/s
4K Read 6.2
4K Mixed 0
34% 3.1 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
113% Outstanding
MC Read 45.8
MC Write 41.6
MC Mixed 33.3
115% 40.2 GB/s
SC Read 23.7
SC Write 47.5
SC Mixed 33.1
99% 34.8 GB/s
Latency 48.8
82% 48.8 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 113%
Great: 116%

 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 32,048 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: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $833
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