MSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 68.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
Very high background CPU (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory17 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180705
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 14 '19 at 19:16
Run Duration77 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 63%
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 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 i7-7700-$167
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
68.3% Good
Memory 75.8
1-Core 108
2-Core 186
71% 123 Pts
4-Core 327
8-Core 594
55% 461 Pts
64-Core 655
41% 655 Pts
Poor: 63%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.4% Above average
Lighting 68.5
Reflection 65.6
Parallax 37
56% 57 fps
MRender 64.6
Gravity 46.3
Splatting 48.3
43% 53.1 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 275GB-$100
13GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR031
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 339
Write 340
Mixed 306
73% 328 MB/s
4K Read 18
4K Write 67.5
4K Mixed 26
96% 37.2 MB/s
DQ Read 235
DQ Write 319
DQ Mixed 306
223% 287 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBR2 859B BLS8G4D240FSEK.8FBD 859B BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBR2 24GB
2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
69.1% Good
MC Read 25.3
MC Write 27.8
MC Mixed 23.3
73% 25.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 24
SC Mixed 16.4
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 88.7
45% 88.7 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 2,145 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $508
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