MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 107%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics32.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive217% 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.
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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B18
MotherboardMSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18)  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190821
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 16 '19 at 13:19
Run Duration254 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU1%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600KF-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 96.9
1-Core 160
2-Core 321
105% 193 Pts
4-Core 616
8-Core 937
96% 777 Pts
64-Core 949
59% 949 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 106%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Asus(1043 85CD) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
32.9% Below average
Lighting 41.4
Reflection 31.8
Parallax 38.2
34% 37.1 fps
MRender 38.5
Gravity 40.1
Splatting 36.8
31% 38.4 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black NVMe PCIe M.2 250GB (2018)-$59
151GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 101140WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 584 431 430 430 431 433 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
217% Outstanding
Read 1,709
Write 1,528
Mixed 1,353
SusWrite 456
282% 1,262 MB/s
4K Read 46.7
4K Write 163
4K Mixed 69.9
247% 93.2 MB/s
DQ Read 852
DQ Write 1,138
DQ Mixed 790
654% 927 MB/s
Poor: 141%
This bench: 217%
Great: 228%
Intel 660p NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$60
65GB free
Firmware: 002C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 357 56 55 74 58 56 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
168% Outstanding
Read 1,376
Write 911
Mixed 866
SusWrite 109
181% 816 MB/s
4K Read 57.3
4K Write 149
4K Mixed 72.7
259% 93.1 MB/s
DQ Read 328
DQ Write 841
DQ Mixed 220
272% 463 MB/s
Poor: 94%
This bench: 168%
Great: 209%
Patriot Burst 960GB
475GB free
Firmware: Q1122BS
SusWrite @10s intervals: 385 393 393 391 407 406 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 514
Write 399
Mixed 330
SusWrite 396
92% 410 MB/s
4K Read 29.6
4K Write 94.3
4K Mixed 43.6
151% 55.8 MB/s
DQ Read 265
DQ Write 274
DQ Mixed 220
179% 253 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 104%
Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C19 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
111% Outstanding
MC Read 44.2
MC Write 43
MC Mixed 31.3
113% 39.5 GB/s
SC Read 23.2
SC Write 46.5
SC Mixed 33.8
99% 34.5 GB/s
Latency 50.6
79% 50.6 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 111%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18) Builds (Compare 7,236 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK (MS-7B18) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 113% - Outstanding Total price: $765
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