MSI MS-179F

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive31.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star GV72 8RC
MotherboardMSI MS-179F  (all builds)
Memory6.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20180601
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 11 '18 at 19:05
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 13%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing as expected (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8300H
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
87.9% Excellent
Memory 93.4
1-Core 116
2-Core 228
83% 146 Pts
4-Core 444
8-Core 653
68% 549 Pts
64-Core 663
41% 663 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 87.9%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WDS240G2G0B-00EPW0 240GB
189GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UJ450000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 131 114 116 113 89 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
31.8% Below average
Read 314
Write 179
Mixed 236
SusWrite 119
47% 212 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 12.2
4K Mixed 8.8
38% 11.5 MB/s
DQ Read 15.4
DQ Write 7.4
DQ Mixed 13.9
10% 12.2 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 55%
WD WD10SPZX-00HKTT0 1TB
926GB free
Firmware: 04.01A04
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 82 98 103 111 107 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
63.6% Good
Read 124
Write 63.7
Mixed 54.9
SusWrite 95.4
62% 84.5 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 7.8
4K Mixed 0.6
253% 3.13 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 79%
WD Elements 25A2 2TB
19GB free, PID 25a2
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 51 55 64 67 68 66 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
26.8% Poor
Read 57.8
Write 39.9
Mixed 32.7
SusWrite 61.8
64% 48 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
86% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 26.8%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
46.5% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 11.8
44% 15.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 17.2
SC Mixed 14.1
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 61.3
65% 61.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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Desktop
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Workstation
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Motherboard: MSI MS-179F

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