MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 220%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 110%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 110%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics208% 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 Drive312% 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C79
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI  (all builds)
Memory55.4 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210201
Uptime4 Days
Run DateSep 21 '21 at 09:16
Run Duration216 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (54th 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 4.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Memory 80.6
1-Core 190
2-Core 382
113% 218 Pts
4-Core 744
8-Core 1,335
125% 1,039 Pts
64-Core 1812
112% 1812 Pts
Poor: 94%
This bench: 110%
Great: 112%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-$1,306
Nvidia(10DE 147D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4875 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 472.12
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
208% Outstanding
Lighting 306
Reflection 286
Parallax 317
249% 303 fps
MRender 348
Gravity 254
Splatting 184
206% 262 fps
Poor: 185%
This bench: 208%
Great: 230%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDS100T3XHC-00SJG0 1TB
373GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 102000WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1103 1276 1361 1294 1270 1185 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
312% Outstanding
Read 2,025
Write 2,364
Mixed 1,804
SusWrite 1,248
419% 1,860 MB/s
4K Read 50.6
4K Write 237
4K Mixed 81.3
306% 123 MB/s
DQ Read 1,490
DQ Write 1,266
DQ Mixed 1,355
1,022% 1,371 MB/s
Poor: 194%
This bench: 312%
Great: 334%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
3.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 172 183 185 187 190 183 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 40% 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 (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
67.4% Good
MC Read 31.6
MC Write 21.8
MC Mixed 17.9
68% 23.8 GB/s
SC Read 21.2
SC Write 20
SC Mixed 22.2
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 79.5
50% 79.5 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 67.4%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 27: 1R 5G 7B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
27% 62% 21 107 6 144 27" 2560 1440 MSI1462 Optix MAG27CQ
Typical MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) Builds (Compare 16,457 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: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $1,064
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