MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming 0% Incomplete	Desktop 0% Incomplete	Workstation 0% Incomplete


PC Status	Overall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Processor	With 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 116%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive	107% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory	32GB 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 Version	Windows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.

CPU throttled at 94% 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.

Run History

2 years ago, 2 years ago, 2 years ago, 2 years ago, 2 years ago, 2 years ago, 2 years ago.

System	Micro-Star MS-7D25
Motherboard	MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 (all builds)
Memory	26.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display	2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors,
OS	Windows 11
BIOS Date	20211213
Uptime	0 Days
Run Date	Apr 21 '22 at 13:06
Run Duration	165 Seconds
Run User	AUS-User
Background CPU	1%
CPU Throttled	94%

PC Performing above expectations (63^rd percentile)

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

Processor	Bench	Normal	Heavy	Server
Intel Core i7-12700K-$215 78,749 User benchmarks, average bench 114% U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg) Performing above expectations (69^th percentile)	116% Outstanding	Memory 93.1 1-Core 208 2-Core 405 124% 235 Pts	4-Core 744 8-Core 1589 136% 1,166 Pts	64-Core 2,370 147% 2,370 Pts
Poor: 102% ↑ This bench: 116% Great: 123%

Drives	Bench	Sequential	Random 4k	Deep queue 4k
Intel 600p Series NVMe PCIe M.2 128GB-$98 11,843 User benchmarks, average bench 98% 45GB free (System drive) Firmware: PSF100C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 165 97 61 31 56 MB/s Performing way above expectations (96^th percentile)	107% Outstanding	Read 616 Write 327 Mixed 417 SusWrite 99.4 81% 365 MB/s	4K Read 31.3 4K Write 198 4K Mixed 51.2 218% 93.3 MB/s	DQ Read 139 DQ Write 332 DQ Mixed 176 151% 216 MB/s
Poor: 59% ↑ This bench: 107% Great: 107%
Samsung 960 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43 165,668 User benchmarks, average bench 213% 172GB free Firmware: 1B7QCXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete		Read 1,852 Write 1,639 Mixed 814 318% 1,435 MB/s	4K Read 39.8 4K Write 220 4K Mixed 60.3 254% 107 MB/s	DQ Read 924 DQ Write 1,456 DQ Mixed 844 737% 1,075 MB/s
Poor: 153% Great: 254%
WD Green 1TB (2009)-$64 103,919 User benchmarks, average bench 42% 563GB free Firmware: 01.00A01 SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 80 79 80 79 80 MB/s Performing as expected (55^th percentile)	42.8% Average	Read 70.1 Write 70.8 Mixed 43.1 SusWrite 78.6 48% 65.7 MB/s	4K Read 0.6 4K Write 1.9 4K Mixed 0.7 138% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 23% ↑ This bench: 42.8% Great: 57%
WD Elements 107C 3TB 3,265 User benchmarks, average bench 40% 179GB free, PID 107c Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 81 81 80 82 81 MB/s Performing below expectations (31^st percentile)	34.6% Below average	Read 71.5 Write 81.4 Mixed 62 SusWrite 80.4 102% 73.8 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 2.1 4K Mixed 0.8 102% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 15% ↑ This bench: 34.6% Great: 58%

Memory Kit	Bench	Multi core	Single core	Latency
G Skill Intl F4-3200C14-8GTZR 4x8GB 748 User benchmarks, average bench 105% 4 of 4 slots used 32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz Performing above expectations (67^th percentile)	111% Outstanding	MC Read 40.6 MC Write 41.1 MC Mixed 37.3 113% 39.7 GB/s	SC Read 28.5 SC Write 44.7 SC Mixed 34.4 102% 35.9 GB/s	Latency 61.8 65% 61.8 ns
Poor: 70% ↑ This bench: 111% Great: 128%

Take a copy of your results How to check your in-game FPS

System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Custom PC Builder (Explore upgrades for this PC) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE AN UPGRADE:

CPU

GPU

SSD

HDD

RAM

MBD

Typical PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 11,193 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings

Gaming 208%

UFO

Desktop 114%

UFO

Workstation 229%

UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 - $117

CPU
Core i7-12700KIntel $215Bench 114%, 78,749 samples	2,971x
Core i5-12600KIntel $178Bench 109%, 101,563 samples	2,903x
Core i7-12700KFIntel $190Bench 114%, 70,812 samples	1,475x

GPU
RTX 3080Nvidia $625Bench 187%, 424,051 samples	1,409x
RTX 3070Nvidia $400Bench 148%, 619,642 samples	1,188x
RTX 3070-TiNvidia $499Bench 158%, 218,061 samples	1,130x

SSD
980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung $102Bench 394%, 276,089 samples	910x
970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung $95Bench 310%, 455,997 samples	796x
980 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TBSamsung $94Bench 251%, 262,559 samples	544x

RAM
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GBCorsair $68Bench 85%, 86,372 samples	409x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 C18 2x16GBCorsairBench 90%, 101,975 samples	374x
CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 2x16GBCorsairBench 96%, 45,582 samples	300x

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER

Value: 98% - Outstanding

Total price: $1,127

CPU	GPU	SSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $269	Nvidia RTX 4060 $295	Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133	Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385	Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $178	Nvidia RTX 4070 $539	Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52

HDD	RAM	USB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45	SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43	SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351	SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16