MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B50)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
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 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics29.8% 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 Drive98.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B50
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B50)  (all builds)
Memory13.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181114
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 06 '21 at 08:01
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
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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 i7-9700K-$252
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 92.3
1-Core 150
2-Core 294
98% 179 Pts
4-Core 596
8-Core 1,192
105% 894 Pts
64-Core 1,175
73% 1,175 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 102%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.8% Poor
Lighting 37.6
Reflection 43
Parallax 39.2
31% 39.9 fps
MRender 37.7
Gravity 39.3
Splatting 28.6
28% 35.2 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung SM841 2.5" 7mm 128GB
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM02D0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 306 323 330 339 334 331 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
98.9% Outstanding
Read 479
Write 352
Mixed 264
SusWrite 327
80% 356 MB/s
4K Read 35.5
4K Write 83.6
4K Mixed 38.4
147% 52.5 MB/s
DQ Read 367
DQ Write 296
DQ Mixed 126
150% 263 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 98.9%
Great: 99%
WD WD3200JS-63PDB1 320GB
45GB free
Firmware: 21.00M22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 26 29 31 25 26 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 11% Great: 36%
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400 2.5" 320GB-$35
80GB free
Firmware: 0010SDM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 73 75 75 75 75 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
41% Average
Read 68.8
Write 50.2
Mixed 46.9
SusWrite 74
44% 60 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.5
89% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 41%
Great: 50%
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB
25GB free, PID 5575
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 8 9 9 9 9 9 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
11.7% Very poor
Read 22.1
Write 8.7
Mixed 8.9
SusWrite 8.8
14% 12.1 MB/s
4K Read 4.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 2.4
160% 2.93 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 11.7%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TL48G32S8KGRGB16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
88.6% Excellent
MC Read 34.6
MC Write 35.4
MC Mixed 24.7
90% 31.6 GB/s
SC Read 19.7
SC Write 36.6
SC Mixed 24.2
77% 26.8 GB/s
Latency 63.4
63% 63.4 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B50) Builds (Compare 2,247 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC (MS-7B50)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 117% - Outstanding Total price: $600
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