MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive74.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200102
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 25 '20 at 16:47
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600K-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 94.8
1-Core 150
2-Core 312
101% 186 Pts
4-Core 617
8-Core 846
92% 732 Pts
64-Core 892
55% 892 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 104%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 240GB-$20
71GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
SusWrite @10s intervals: 199 115 120 48 69 35 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
74.9% Very good
Read 468
Write 351
Mixed 351
SusWrite 97.8
71% 317 MB/s
4K Read 29.3
4K Write 86.6
4K Mixed 29.7
128% 48.5 MB/s
DQ Read 202
DQ Write 314
DQ Mixed 168
153% 228 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 74.9%
Great: 91%
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
249GB free
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 470 471 475 473 476 473 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
133% Outstanding
Read 484
Write 460
Mixed 423
SusWrite 473
104% 460 MB/s
4K Read 46
4K Write 128
4K Mixed 66.1
222% 79.9 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 356
267% 357 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 133%
Great: 133%
Samsung 860 EVO 1TB
145GB free
Firmware: RVT24B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 470 471 475 473 430 330 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
132% Outstanding
Read 492
Write 455
Mixed 419
SusWrite 442
102% 452 MB/s
4K Read 46.7
4K Write 128
4K Mixed 65.5
222% 80.1 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 357
269% 360 MB/s
Poor: 86%
This bench: 132%
Great: 132%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3000 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
90.6% Outstanding
MC Read 36.6
MC Write 33.4
MC Mixed 26.8
92% 32.3 GB/s
SC Read 19
SC Write 33.1
SC Mixed 27.8
76% 26.6 GB/s
Latency 57.7
69% 57.7 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 90.6%
Great: 102%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 14,193 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B17) - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 112% - Outstanding Total price: $846
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HDDRAMUSB
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