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MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 98.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive74.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 29 '18 at 21:05
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$126
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
98.9% Outstanding
Memory 94.3
1-Core 141
2-Core 282
95% 172 Pts
4-Core 560
8-Core 780
84% 670 Pts
64-Core 767
48% 767 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 98.9%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme TS128GMTE110S 128GB
94GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0515A0 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 106 85 102 131 81 209 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
74.6% Very good
Read 612
Write 105
Mixed 245
SusWrite 119
59% 270 MB/s
4K Read 49.8
4K Write 23.8
4K Mixed 18.9
112% 30.8 MB/s
DQ Read 387
DQ Write 79
DQ Mixed 27
73% 164 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 74.6%
Great: 152%
Generic Flash Disk 16GB
9GB free, PID 7788
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 12.6
Write 2
Mixed 4
6% 6.2 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
18% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 27%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G4D30BESBK.8FD 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
81.5% Excellent
MC Read 31.9
MC Write 31.1
MC Mixed 23
82% 28.7 GB/s
SC Read 19.3
SC Write 29.8
SC Mixed 25.4
71% 24.8 GB/s
Latency 59
68% 59 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 81.5%
Great: 107%

 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 33,946 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) - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $859
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