MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 136%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 108%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 166%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 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 115%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics122% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive91.8% 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.
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 91% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D31
MotherboardMSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory54.9 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211014
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 21 '22 at 15:50
Run Duration183 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%
CPU Throttled 91%
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 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$297
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
115% Outstanding
Memory 71.7
1-Core 212
2-Core 428
121% 237 Pts
4-Core 846
8-Core 1,648
148% 1,247 Pts
64-Core 2,932
181% 2,932 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 115%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080-$407
Nvidia(10DE 12A6) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 511.23
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
122% Outstanding
Lighting 161
Reflection 164
Parallax 162
131% 162 fps
MRender 176
Gravity 144
Splatting 123
118% 148 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 122%
Great: 134%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
631GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 301 400 386 335 370 385 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
91.8% Outstanding
Read 468
Write 409
Mixed 384
SusWrite 363
91% 406 MB/s
4K Read 33.8
4K Write 45.6
4K Mixed 38.1
124% 39.2 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 177
DQ Mixed 306
218% 284 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 133%
WDC WDS100T2B0B-00YS70 1TB
100GB free
Firmware: 401020WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 306 396 385 336 372 386 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
87.3% Excellent
Read 474
Write 372
Mixed 359
SusWrite 363
88% 392 MB/s
4K Read 29.7
4K Write 47
4K Mixed 31.8
111% 36.2 MB/s
DQ Read 375
DQ Write 160
DQ Mixed 232
181% 256 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 87.3%
Great: 115%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$67
352GB free
Firmware: CC27
SusWrite @10s intervals: 135 142 139 141 139 144 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
78.3% Very good
Read 133
Write 109
Mixed 74.6
SusWrite 140
84% 114 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
159% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 78.3%
Great: 113%
WD Elements 2620 5TB
3TB free, PID 2620
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 107 112 110 112 108 113 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
56% Above average
Read 121
Write 112
Mixed 74
SusWrite 110
139% 104 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 4.6
4K Mixed 0.6
181% 2.07 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 56%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMR128GX4M8X3800C19 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.6% Good
MC Read 21.5
MC Write 21.7
MC Mixed 21.3
61% 21.5 GB/s
SC Read 19.5
SC Write 26.5
SC Mixed 23.4
66% 23.1 GB/s
Latency 97.6
41% 97.6 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 62.6%
Great: 135%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 (MS-7D31) Builds (Compare 9,973 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $1,401
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