MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht
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 109%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics45.2% 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.
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.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7D25
MotherboardMSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4  (all builds)
Memory22.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220124
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '22 at 23:02
Run Duration185 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 91%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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 i5-12600K-$160
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
109% Outstanding
Memory 72.3
1-Core 198
2-Core 403
115% 224 Pts
4-Core 776
8-Core 1,329
128% 1,052 Pts
64-Core 1,818
112% 1,818 Pts
Poor: 100%
This bench: 109%
Great: 117%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 511.65
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
45.2% Average
Lighting 60.3
Reflection 56.6
Parallax 48.7
49% 55.2 fps
MRender 40.9
Gravity 50.7
Splatting 45.2
37% 45.6 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Fattydove 120GB 120GB
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0607A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 484
Write 414
Mixed 333
91% 410 MB/s
4K Read 35.1
4K Write 119
4K Mixed 46.1
175% 66.7 MB/s
DQ Read 328
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 89.7
130% 243 MB/s
Poor: 38% Great: 117%
Seagate ST32500NSSUN250G 0816B5MKB6 250GB
31GB free
Firmware: 3AZQ
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.2 7.9 8.2 7.7 7.6 9.1 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
3.19% Terrible
Read 3.2
Write 9.7
Mixed 4
SusWrite 7.9
4% 6.2 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0
4% 0.07 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.19%
Great: 42%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$49
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 184 193 193 181 172 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 198
Write 184
Mixed 88.3
SusWrite 179
118% 162 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 108%
Great: 114%
Generic Flash Disk 4GB
4GB free, PID 6387
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 9.5 10 7.9 7.6 7.4 7.4 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
5.73% Terrible
Read 19.9
Write 9.4
Mixed 4.7
SusWrite 8.3
12% 10.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.4
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
16% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 5.73%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Chun Well Holding Limited D4U1640180B 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
86.9% Excellent
MC Read 33.8
MC Write 31.9
MC Mixed 30
91% 31.9 GB/s
SC Read 19.8
SC Write 30.8
SC Mixed 24.3
71% 25 GB/s
Latency 96.2
42% 96.2 ns
Poor: 87%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 137%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4(MS-7D25) Builds (Compare 11,381 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 208%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 114%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 229%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 - $117

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 106% - Outstanding Total price: $1,046
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