MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 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 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B17
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17)  (all builds)
Memory14 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.2 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200612
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 08 '21 at 06:30
Run Duration75 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th 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 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 98.6
1-Core 152
2-Core 302
102% 184 Pts
4-Core 594
8-Core 875
92% 735 Pts
64-Core 866
54% 866 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 104%
Great: 103%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
148GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,616
Write 2,482
Mixed 1,545
492% 2214 MB/s
4K Read 76.7
4K Write 226
4K Mixed 109
375% 137 MB/s
DQ Read 1,906
DQ Write 1,821
DQ Mixed 1,895
1,414% 1,874 MB/s
Poor: 178% Great: 355%
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-$43
125GB free
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,548
Write 2,179
Mixed 1,310
446% 2,012 MB/s
4K Read 72.2
4K Write 208
4K Mixed 102
350% 128 MB/s
DQ Read 1860
DQ Write 1,843
DQ Mixed 1785
1,359% 1,829 MB/s
Poor: 199% Great: 340%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-4500 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
140% Outstanding
MC Read 55.9
MC Write 58.2
MC Mixed 38.8
146% 51 GB/s
SC Read 26.5
SC Write 53
SC Mixed 38.5
112% 39.3 GB/s
Latency 43.3
92% 43.3 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 140%
Great: 140%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) Builds (Compare 8,650 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 PRO CARBON (MS-7B17) - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 112% - Outstanding Total price: $876
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