MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 107%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (74th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 26 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 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics55.9% 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 Drive48.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B98
MotherboardMSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)  (all builds)
Memory20.2 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 04 '20 at 19:23
Run Duration217 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing above expectations (74th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8600K-$173
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 91.4
1-Core 162
2-Core 324
104% 193 Pts
4-Core 648
8-Core 928
99% 788 Pts
64-Core 940
58% 940 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 106%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.9% Above average
Lighting 69.6
Reflection 69.7
Parallax 59.3
57% 66.2 fps
MRender 64.9
Gravity 65.3
Splatting 67.8
54% 66 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Addlink S10 240GB
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM10.6
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 113 39 14 79 73 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
48.3% Average
Read 462
Write 389
Mixed 349
SusWrite 64.3
70% 316 MB/s
4K Read 35.2
4K Write 11.5
4K Mixed 0.3
60% 15.7 MB/s
DQ Read 144
DQ Write 315
DQ Mixed 184
153% 214 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 83%
Pcie SSD 1TB
954GB free
Firmware: ECFM22.6 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2022 941 899 907 916 893 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
278% Outstanding
Read 1,309
Write 2532
Mixed 1,590
SusWrite 1,096
370% 1,632 MB/s
4K Read 47.5
4K Write 203
4K Mixed 82.3
285% 111 MB/s
DQ Read 1,162
DQ Write 1,991
DQ Mixed 1,701
1,255% 1,618 MB/s
Poor: 112%
This bench: 278%
Great: 284%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
593GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 150 152 152 151 152 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.5% Outstanding
Read 182
Write 178
Mixed 105
SusWrite 151
113% 154 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.2
247% 1.87 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 95.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMK8GX4M1A2400C16 029E CMK8GX4M1A2400C16 859B CT8G4DFS8213.C8FBD1 24GB
2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
76.1% Very good
MC Read 27.9
MC Write 29.6
MC Mixed 22.7
76% 26.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.5
SC Write 29.7
SC Mixed 23.7
68% 23.6 GB/s
Latency 65
62% 65 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 76.1%
Great: 76%

 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 32,138 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: 105% - Outstanding Total price: $841
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HDDRAMUSB
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