MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 206%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 110%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 214%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics202% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive327% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C79
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI  (all builds)
Memory56.1 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210201
Uptime13.4 Days
Run DateJul 15 '21 at 02:10
Run Duration257 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-11900K-$265
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.85 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 81.2
1-Core 196
2-Core 381
115% 219 Pts
4-Core 691
8-Core 1,211
115% 951 Pts
64-Core 1,789
111% 1,789 Pts
Poor: 94%
This bench: 105%
Great: 112%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-$1,148
Nvidia(10DE 147D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4875 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 471.11
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
202% Outstanding
Lighting 297
Reflection 280
Parallax 305
242% 294 fps
MRender 337
Gravity 247
Splatting 178
199% 254 fps
Poor: 185%
This bench: 202%
Great: 230%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS100T3XHC-00SJG0 1TB
809GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 102000WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1240 1350 1553 1522 1522 1518 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
327% Outstanding
Read 2,016
Write 2,354
Mixed 1,818
SusWrite 1,451
430% 1,910 MB/s
4K Read 50.5
4K Write 235
4K Mixed 81.2
305% 122 MB/s
DQ Read 1,578
DQ Write 1,316
DQ Mixed 1,426
1,074% 1,440 MB/s
Poor: 194%
This bench: 327%
Great: 334%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
3.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 180 190 194 194 194 193 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
89.6% Excellent
Read 122
Write 158
Mixed 71.9
SusWrite 191
99% 136 MB/s
4K Read 1.8
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
186% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 89.6%
Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-3200 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
65.6% Good
MC Read 30.5
MC Write 20.7
MC Mixed 17.6
66% 22.9 GB/s
SC Read 21.9
SC Write 20.1
SC Mixed 21.3
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 78.4
51% 78.4 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 65.6%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 5: 0R 1G 2B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
5% 100% 3 323 251 120 24" 1920 1080 AUS24AC VG248
History: Score 2: 0R 0G 2B | Score 5: 0R 1G 2B
Typical MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) Builds (Compare 16,491 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 EDGE WIFI - $271

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $1,058
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