MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics47.1% 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)
Boot Drive223% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory26.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20221021
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 16 '23 at 07:31
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$186
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 147
2-Core 295
98% 179 Pts
4-Core 574
8-Core 866
89% 720 Pts
64-Core 1080
67% 1080 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 100%
Great: 100%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
MSI(1462 8A92) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1340 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 22.11.2
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.1% Average
Lighting 56.9
Reflection 63.6
Parallax 81
46% 67.2 fps
MRender 67.8
Gravity 67.8
Splatting 47.1
48% 60.9 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue SN570 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
743GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 234110WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1377 538 575 572 569 571 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
223% Outstanding
Read 2,058
Write 2006
Mixed 1834
SusWrite 700
370% 1,650 MB/s
4K Read 47.7
4K Write 99.7
4K Mixed 61.9
204% 69.8 MB/s
DQ Read 909
DQ Write 628
DQ Mixed 742
561% 760 MB/s
Poor: 159%
This bench: 223%
Great: 300%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-2400C15-8GVR 029E CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 04CD F4-2400C15-8GVR 029E CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 32GB
3200, 3200, 3200, 3200 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
94.6% Outstanding
MC Read 35
MC Write 37.4
MC Mixed 27.3
95% 33.2 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 43.8
SC Mixed 29
88% 30.9 GB/s
Latency 60.1
66% 60.1 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 94.6%
Great: 95%

 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 32,083 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) - $241

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $828
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