MSI Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.2% 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)
Boot Drive83.8% 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory9.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150908
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 03 '20 at 20:28
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$130
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Memory 91.7
1-Core 112
2-Core 221
81% 142 Pts
4-Core 382
8-Core 415
53% 399 Pts
64-Core 415
26% 415 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Lighting 64.9
Reflection 66.9
Parallax 60.4
53% 64.1 fps
MRender 70.7
Gravity 61.8
Splatting 56.5
51% 63 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
154GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 605ABBF2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 163 152 145 164 158 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
83.8% Excellent
Read 339
Write 262
Mixed 262
SusWrite 162
57% 256 MB/s
4K Read 33.1
4K Write 103
4K Mixed 45.7
163% 60.7 MB/s
DQ Read 216
DQ Write 223
DQ Mixed 103
110% 181 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 83.8%
Great: 85%
Maxtor STM3160215AS 160GB
70GB free
Firmware: 4.AAB
SusWrite @10s intervals: 50 52 52 52 51 52 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
30.5% Below average
Read 54.5
Write 10.5
Mixed 22.7
SusWrite 51.3
26% 34.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 1 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 30.5%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2400C15D4/4G KHX2400C15/8G KHX2400C15D4/4G 16GB
2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.2% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 15.4
MC Mixed 11.8
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 12.1
38% 13.1 GB/s
Latency 64.6
62% 64.6 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 43.2%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972) Builds (Compare 369 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht

Motherboard: MSI Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972) - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $499
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