MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 64.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive41.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160722
Uptime5.3 Days
Run DateAug 15 '17 at 16:37
Run Duration102 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6400-$79
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
64.9% Good
Memory 80.1
1-Core 94.6
2-Core 195
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 281
8-Core 326
40% 304 Pts
64-Core 355
22% 355 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 64.9%
Great: 71%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow KC300 60GB-$56
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 526ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
41.3% Average
Read 403
Write 117
Mixed 133
47% 218 MB/s
4K Read 10.8
4K Write 52.1
4K Mixed 4.49
50% 22.5 MB/s
DQ Read 89.4
DQ Write 93.3
DQ Mixed 27.1
38% 69.9 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 79%
Toshiba MK2552GSX 250GB-$47
125GB free
Firmware: LV010M Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
27.5% Poor
Read 44.5
Write 51.1
Mixed 46.8
36% 47.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.35
4K Write 1.06
4K Mixed 0.27
64% 0.56 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 31%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x4GB-$67
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.1% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 12.1
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 6.3
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 80.4
50% 80.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 36.1%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) Builds (Compare 1,363 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $551
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