MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics52.1% 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)
Boot Drive82.8% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B51
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 13 '19 at 15:00
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$412
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 93.7
1-Core 159
2-Core 310
102% 188 Pts
4-Core 605
8-Core 1099
102% 852 Pts
64-Core 1,666
103% 1,666 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 103%
Great: 104%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 399.24
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.1% Above average
Lighting 63.9
Reflection 70.4
Parallax 68
52% 67.4 fps
MRender 72.7
Gravity 64.9
Splatting 56.8
52% 64.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
183GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 157 175 179 187 176 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
82.8% Excellent
Read 306
Write 263
Mixed 252
SusWrite 176
56% 249 MB/s
4K Read 34.4
4K Write 98.5
4K Mixed 44.2
161% 59 MB/s
DQ Read 209
DQ Write 247
DQ Mixed 182
150% 213 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 82.8%
Great: 85%
WD Blue 320GB (2007)-$80
130GB free
Firmware: 01.03E01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 65 66 68 68 68 69 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
45% Average
Read 89.4
Write 92.7
Mixed 60.4
SusWrite 67.2
57% 77.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
145% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 45%
Great: 58%
WD Elements 750GB
406GB free, PID 1042
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 76 75 76 75 74 MB/s
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
32.2% Below average
Read 74.3
Write 76.2
Mixed 41.3
SusWrite 75.4
90% 66.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
77% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 32.2%
Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$63
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
70.6% Very good
MC Read 27.9
MC Write 25.4
MC Mixed 19.9
70% 24.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.6
SC Write 26
SC Mixed 23.2
64% 22.3 GB/s
Latency 60.4
66% 60.4 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 70.6%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) Builds (Compare 22,660 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 91%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 84%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) - $270

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $981
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