MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 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 108%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive95.9% 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.
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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190326
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 07 '19 at 20:19
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User LBN-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$252
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Memory 96.5
1-Core 159
2-Core 318
104% 191 Pts
4-Core 636
8-Core 1,271
112% 954 Pts
64-Core 1,260
78% 1,260 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 108%
Great: 105%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB-$70
170GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 502ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 188 198 196 206 188 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
95.9% Outstanding
Read 398
Write 262
Mixed 297
SusWrite 191
64% 287 MB/s
4K Read 37
4K Write 134
4K Mixed 44.7
184% 72 MB/s
DQ Read 299
DQ Write 251
DQ Mixed 218
179% 256 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 95.9%
Great: 94%
XPG SX950U 960GB
180GB free
Firmware: Q0922FS
SusWrite @10s intervals: 461 466 466 467 466 465 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
119% Outstanding
Read 519
Write 462
Mixed 411
SusWrite 465
104% 464 MB/s
4K Read 32.7
4K Write 140
4K Mixed 51.8
190% 74.9 MB/s
DQ Read 197
DQ Write 306
DQ Mixed 260
195% 255 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 119%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$78
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
111% Outstanding
MC Read 41.8
MC Write 42.4
MC Mixed 34.7
113% 39.6 GB/s
SC Read 22.4
SC Write 45.3
SC Mixed 32.2
95% 33.3 GB/s
Latency 52.3
76% 52.3 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 111%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 14,152 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 114% - Outstanding Total price: $810
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