MSI MAG Z390M MORTAR (MS-7C00)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 66.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive299% 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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star Z390 Gaming Infinite X Plus 9 (MS-B916)
MotherboardMSI MAG Z390M MORTAR (MS-7C00)  (all builds)
Memory18.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190425
Uptime5.2 Days
Run DateOct 29 '20 at 14:50
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User ARE-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
66.9% Good
Memory 65.9
1-Core 92.1
2-Core 186
64% 115 Pts
4-Core 363
8-Core 726
64% 545 Pts
64-Core 1,482
92% 1,482 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080S (Super)-$466
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 3875 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 452.06
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 51.3
Reflection 67.3
Parallax 45
42% 54.5 fps
Gravity 71
Splatting 56.8
56% 63.9 fps
Poor: 116% Great: 139%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-1T00-1032 1TB
874GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 11110000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1853 1719 1723 1733 1728 1726 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
299% Outstanding
Read 1,978
Write 2,258
Mixed 1,961
SusWrite 1,747
448% 1,986 MB/s
4K Read 45.1
4K Write 132
4K Mixed 66.1
223% 81.1 MB/s
DQ Read 1,106
DQ Write 883
DQ Mixed 984
739% 991 MB/s
Poor: 182%
This bench: 299%
Great: 322%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$50
2TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 213 216 215 220 220 219 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
74.5% Very good
MC Read 30
MC Write 32.8
MC Mixed 24.5
83% 29.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 22.9
SC Mixed 10.4
38% 13.2 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 74.5%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAG Z390M MORTAR (MS-7C00) Builds (Compare 1,066 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 150%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 138%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MAG Z390M MORTAR (MS-7C00)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $690
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