MSI MEG Z390 ACE (MS-7B12)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 87.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive161% 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.
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B12
MotherboardMSI MEG Z390 ACE (MS-7B12)  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180907
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 18 '21 at 21:34
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-9900K-$412
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
87.9% Excellent
Memory 88.9
1-Core 158
2-Core 320
102% 189 Pts
4-Core 465
8-Core 1009
86% 737 Pts
64-Core 1,603
99% 1,603 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 87.9%
Great: 104%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HP EX950 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$126
323GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SS0221B Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 661 999 813 242 543 480 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
161% Outstanding
Read 1,821
Write 1,506
Mixed 189
SusWrite 623
229% 1,035 MB/s
4K Read 29.5
4K Write 52.3
4K Mixed 33.8
116% 38.5 MB/s
DQ Read 537
DQ Write 100
DQ Mixed 529
334% 388 MB/s
Poor: 170%
This bench: 161%
Great: 380%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C16 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
38.6% Below average
MC Read 13.4
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 11.2
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 10.8
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 68.6
58% 68.6 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 38.6%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 8 6 60 0" 1084 720
Typical MEG Z390 ACE (MS-7B12) Builds (Compare 3,118 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 152%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 151%
UFO

Motherboard: MSI MEG Z390 ACE (MS-7B12) - $400

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $1,475
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