MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 99.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive292% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory24.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190326
Uptime2.9 Days
Run DateJun 06 '21 at 02:50
Run Duration192 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$249
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
99.6% Outstanding
Memory 88.4
1-Core 148
2-Core 297
97% 178 Pts
4-Core 593
8-Core 1,082
100% 838 Pts
64-Core 1,119
69% 1,119 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 99.6%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$899
Nvidia(10DE 1467) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 466.63
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 275
Reflection 250
Parallax 282
224% 269 fps
Gravity 227
Splatting 168
171% 198 fps
Poor: 163% Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$152
294GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2QEXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 900 855 931 1015 1061 1016 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
292% Outstanding
Read 2,333
Write 2,220
Mixed 1542
SusWrite 963
395% 1,764 MB/s
4K Read 53.7
4K Write 136
4K Mixed 74.2
249% 88.1 MB/s
DQ Read 1,583
DQ Write 1,261
DQ Mixed 1,395
1,052% 1,413 MB/s
Poor: 214%
This bench: 292%
Great: 372%
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
685GB free
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 473 241 160 161 161 162 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
96% Outstanding
Read 478
Write 308
Mixed 381
SusWrite 226
78% 348 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 93.7
4K Mixed 44
152% 56 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 354
267% 358 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 96%
Great: 136%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 029E CMW16GX4M2E3200C16 029E CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 029E CMW16GX4M2E3200C16 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.3% Good
MC Read 24.9
MC Write 26.5
MC Mixed 21.8
70% 24.4 GB/s
SC Read 15.8
SC Write 25.6
SC Mixed 21.7
60% 21 GB/s
Latency 69.1
58% 69.1 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 69.3%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 14,303 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 116% - Outstanding Total price: $795
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