MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (8th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 92 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics49% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C75
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS  (all builds)
Memory22.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201013
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateNov 25 '20 at 06:30
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User JPN-User
Background CPU 54%
Watch Gameplay: 1660S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-10500-$140
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
70.4% Very good
Memory 74.2
1-Core 122
2-Core 226
78% 141 Pts
4-Core 359
8-Core 522
55% 440 Pts
64-Core 881
54% 881 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$233
MSI(1462 8D94) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 457.30
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (60 fps cap detected)
49% Average
Lighting 60
Reflection 60
Parallax 60
49% 60 fps
MRender 60
Gravity 59.9
Splatting 60
49% 60 fps
Poor: 65%
This bench: 49%
Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Extreme Pro 240GB-$79
112GB free
Firmware: X21200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 9.6 20 18 18 34 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 65% Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
634GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 8.5
Mixed 15.7
10% 12.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.3
56% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
230GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 13 11 10 5.5 4.3 4 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
332GB free
Firmware: CC29
SusWrite @10s intervals: 8.9 10 12 12 12 13 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4DFD8266.C16FE 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
57.6% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 25.9
MC Mixed 19.4
63% 22.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 14.1
SC Mixed 7.2
27% 9.53 GB/s
Latency 92.1
44% 92.1 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 94%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS (MS-7C75) Builds (Compare 16,317 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 100% - Outstanding Total price: $941
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