MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 201%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 106%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 219%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 107%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics191% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive215% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7C79
MotherboardMSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI  (all builds)
Memory24.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201012
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateMay 07 '21 at 02:43
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
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 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10900KF-$255
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Memory 96
1-Core 161
2-Core 293
102% 183 Pts
4-Core 636
8-Core 1,186
109% 911 Pts
64-Core 2,178
135% 2,178 Pts
Poor: 88%
This bench: 107%
Great: 106%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 466.27
Performing below potential (63rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
191% Outstanding
Lighting 281
Reflection 240
Parallax 273
229% 265 fps
MRender 299
Gravity 229
Splatting 168
182% 232 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 191%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue SN550 NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$68
235GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 211070WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 786 416 369 365 374 347 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
215% Outstanding
Read 1,554
Write 1,605
Mixed 1,277
SusWrite 443
273% 1,220 MB/s
4K Read 48.6
4K Write 160
4K Mixed 72.8
252% 93.8 MB/s
DQ Read 1,240
DQ Write 907
DQ Mixed 1,007
771% 1,052 MB/s
Poor: 152%
This bench: 215%
Great: 237%
Crucial MX500 1TB-$66
251GB free
Firmware: M3CR032
SusWrite @10s intervals: 436 449 451 422 395 394 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 478
Write 447
Mixed 399
SusWrite 425
98% 437 MB/s
4K Read 34.6
4K Write 95.8
4K Mixed 50.8
168% 60.4 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 284
235% 337 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 114%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-3600C16-8GTZN 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZNC 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZN 04CD F4-3600C16-8GTZNC 32GB
3600, 3600, 3600, 3600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
111% Outstanding
MC Read 41.3
MC Write 44.1
MC Mixed 32.4
112% 39.3 GB/s
SC Read 22.5
SC Write 49.4
SC Mixed 32.3
99% 34.7 GB/s
Latency 54
74% 54 ns
Poor: 104%
This bench: 111%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C79) Builds (Compare 16,528 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI - $271

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $1,042
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