MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210929
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 02 '22 at 17:10
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 26%
CPU Throttled 94%
Watch Gameplay: 3070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$240
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 68.4
1-Core 197
2-Core 400
113% 222 Pts
4-Core 725
8-Core 1,360
124% 1,042 Pts
64-Core 2,323
144% 2,323 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 102%
Great: 123%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3070-$488
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 511.79
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 214
523% 214 fps
Poor: 135% Great: 158%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Transcend SSD370S 256GB-$122
20GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0926B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 488
Write 396
Mixed 332
90% 405 MB/s
4K Read 28.1
4K Write 18.2
4K Mixed 37.4
100% 27.9 MB/s
DQ Read 164
DQ Write 277
DQ Mixed 208
162% 216 MB/s
Poor: 62% Great: 114%
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
17GB free
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 516
Write 365
Mixed 435
98% 439 MB/s
4K Read 48.5
4K Write 93.9
4K Mixed 52.6
191% 65 MB/s
DQ Read 368
DQ Write 313
DQ Mixed 336
253% 339 MB/s
Poor: 74% Great: 129%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
58GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 129 119 121 118 117 114 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
65.5% Good
Read 108
Write 110
Mixed 64.3
SusWrite 120
74% 100 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1
215% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 109%
WD Blue 1TB (2015)-$40
372GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 52 45 98 114 112 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Read 118
Write 85.6
Mixed 72.9
SusWrite 84.7
67% 90.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.7
142% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 552C40-16 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
72.4% Very good
MC Read 26
MC Write 26.8
MC Mixed 25.6
75% 26.1 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 26.4
SC Mixed 23.1
64% 22.4 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 93%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 3,882 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A (MS-7D25)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Good Total price: $1,255
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