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 way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive81.6% 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-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory13.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190321
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 10 '19 at 15:48
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 96.1
1-Core 144
2-Core 287
97% 176 Pts
4-Core 564
8-Core 840
87% 702 Pts
64-Core 842
52% 842 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 100%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
80GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3FD6SD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 93 141 59 60 53 57 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
81.6% Excellent
Read 498
Write 345
Mixed 105
SusWrite 77.2
56% 256 MB/s
4K Read 28.7
4K Write 87.1
4K Mixed 41.6
143% 52.5 MB/s
DQ Read 302
DQ Write 262
DQ Mixed 169
158% 245 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 81.6%
Great: 82%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 1TB
763GB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1433 1428 1536 1536 1538 1537 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 53% Great: 117%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
901GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 172 172 171 170 171 171 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
99.3% Outstanding
Read 175
Write 166
Mixed 112
SusWrite 171
115% 156 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.1
218% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 99.3%
Great: 109%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
894GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 184 182 180 181 179 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 182
Write 174
Mixed 36.8
SusWrite 181
104% 144 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.6
137% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 104%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
103% Outstanding
MC Read 41.6
MC Write 38.6
MC Mixed 29.5
104% 36.6 GB/s
SC Read 21.4
SC Write 39.2
SC Mixed 31
87% 30.5 GB/s
Latency 53.6
75% 53.6 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 103%
Great: 111%

 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 32,032 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: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $833
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