MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 94%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics51.8% 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)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
23 months ago, 23 months ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory56.8 GB free of 64 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211117
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 29 '22 at 00:44
Run Duration337 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Memory 94.5
1-Core 132
2-Core 236
88% 154 Pts
4-Core 482
8-Core 820
79% 651 Pts
64-Core 1,067
66% 1,067 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1405 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 22.2.2
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.8% Above average
Lighting 65.4
Reflection 65
Parallax 89.8
53% 73.4 fps
MRender 65.2
Gravity 70.8
Splatting 47.9
49% 61.3 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
724GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 863 455 514 397 394 478 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 81% Great: 133%
Samsung 870 QVO 2TB-$145
2TB free
Firmware: SVQ02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 463 464 464 463 463 463 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Read 509
Write 465
Mixed 399
SusWrite 463
103% 459 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 91.7
4K Mixed 50
167% 59.1 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 353
265% 355 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 116%
Great: 128%
WDC WDS200T2G0A-00JH30 2TB
2TB free
Firmware: UP450400
SusWrite @10s intervals: 276 89 146 152 160 168 MB/s
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Read 429
Write 359
Mixed 269
SusWrite 165
68% 306 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 40.8
4K Mixed 12.1
69% 24.6 MB/s
DQ Read 120
DQ Write 105
DQ Mixed 32.9
46% 85.9 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 58%
Seagate ST10000NE0004-1ZF101 10TB
9.5TB free
Firmware: EN01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 231 226 233 233 233 231 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
131% Outstanding
Read 225
Write 215
Mixed 107
SusWrite 231
142% 195 MB/s
4K Read 2.5
4K Write 8
4K Mixed 1
363% 3.83 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 131%
Great: 131%
Seagate ST10000VN0008-2JJ101 10TB
9TB free
Firmware: SC60
SusWrite @10s intervals: 228 231 232 232 232 231 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 36% Great: 99%
Seagate ST8000VN004-2M2101 8TB
7.5TB free
Firmware: SC60
SusWrite @10s intervals: 242 244 245 245 245 242 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 18% Great: 113%
OOS12000G 12TB
8TB free
Firmware: OOS1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 213 215 216 217 217 215 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 27% Great: 127%
Seagate ST10000VN0008-2JJ101 10TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: SC60
SusWrite @10s intervals: 108 109 111 112 110 110 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 36% Great: 99%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-3200 2x31.5GB
2 of 4 slots used
63GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
101% Outstanding
MC Read 38.6
MC Write 38.6
MC Mixed 30.6
103% 35.9 GB/s
SC Read 19
SC Write 43.6
SC Mixed 29.4
88% 30.7 GB/s
Latency 58.5
68% 58.5 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 101%
Great: 127%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) Builds (Compare 32,086 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 113%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 104%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) - $241

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 102% - Outstanding Total price: $871
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