MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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. 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 73.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics33% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive60.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7982
MotherboardMSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)  (all builds)
Memory10.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150910
Uptime26.3 Days
Run DateSep 07 '21 at 05:58
Run Duration282 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
73.1% Very good
Memory 87.9
1-Core 117
2-Core 233
82% 146 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 350
46% 343 Pts
64-Core 339
21% 339 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 73.1%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
MSI(1462 3205) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 471.68
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
33% Below average
Lighting 42.2
Reflection 44.4
Parallax 39.8
34% 42.1 fps
MRender 37.2
Gravity 39.8
Splatting 34.8
30% 37.3 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Savage 240GB-$120
155GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM00.U
SusWrite @10s intervals: 268 244 317 260 326 251 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
60.9% Good
Read 451
Write 418
Mixed 306
SusWrite 278
82% 363 MB/s
4K Read 15.1
4K Write 31.7
4K Mixed 2.3
43% 16.4 MB/s
DQ Read 336
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 68.6
122% 239 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 111%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
1.5TB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 181 180 184 179 165 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 181
Mixed 23.1
SusWrite 178
99% 138 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.5
142% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 100%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x8GB-$125
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
73.7% Very good
MC Read 25.6
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 23.9
75% 26.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 26.6
SC Mixed 23.8
62% 21.8 GB/s
Latency 69.7
57% 69.7 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 85%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 12: 1R 2G 1B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
12% 19% 21 316 234 60 24" 1920 1080 SAM07D6 SA300/350/360
History: Score 0: 0R 0G 0B | Score 3: 0R 0G 3B | Score 12: 1R 2G 1B
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Gaming
Gaming 41%
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Desktop
Desktop 73%
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Workstation
Workstation 32%
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Motherboard: MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $345
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