MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 106%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 67%
Battle cruiser
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics57.1% 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 Drive370% 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory28.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190117
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 20 '19 at 18:02
Run Duration184 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$409
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 158
2-Core 311
102% 188 Pts
4-Core 594
8-Core 1,207
106% 900 Pts
64-Core 1,665
103% 1,665 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 102%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 419.72
Performing below potential (98th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (70 fps cap detected)
57.1% Above average
Lighting 70
Reflection 69.7
Parallax 60.9
57% 66.9 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 67.3
Splatting 70.7
57% 69.8 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$76
892GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B2QEXM7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2365 2219 1497 1489 1486 1464 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
370% Outstanding
Read 2,621
Write 2445
Mixed 1,566
SusWrite 1,753
470% 2,096 MB/s
4K Read 67.6
4K Write 161
4K Mixed 91.7
305% 107 MB/s
DQ Read 1,546
DQ Write 1,320
DQ Mixed 1,430
1,072% 1,432 MB/s
Poor: 188%
This bench: 370%
Great: 410%
Kingston HyperX Savage USB 3.1 256GB-$126
220GB free, PID 16b3
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 263 265 264 265 262 264 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
95.3% Outstanding
Read 241
Write 209
Mixed 108
SusWrite 264
274% 206 MB/s
4K Read 2.6
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1
67% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 95.3%
Great: 99%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4DFD824A.M16FD 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
81.6% Excellent
MC Read 30.1
MC Write 30.8
MC Mixed 24.6
81% 28.5 GB/s
SC Read 18.9
SC Write 33.4
SC Mixed 25.6
74% 26 GB/s
Latency 60
67% 60 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 81.6%
Great: 86%

 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 31,983 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: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $825
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