MSI B150M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A45)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 75.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics43.1% 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 Drive103% 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7A45
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A45)  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170425
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 19 '22 at 08:39
Run Duration234 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
75.6% Very good
Memory 85.2
1-Core 109
2-Core 204
76% 133 Pts
4-Core 356
8-Core 553
56% 455 Pts
64-Core 593
37% 593 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 75.6%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
Nvidia(10DE 1F82) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
43.1% Average
Lighting 54
Reflection 55.1
Parallax 50.5
44% 53.2 fps
MRender 61.6
Gravity 48.6
Splatting 44.2
41% 51.5 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 43.1%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZNTY128HDHP-000H1 128GB
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT21H3Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 175 126 127 126 126 125 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 483
Write 459
Mixed 323
SusWrite 134
78% 350 MB/s
4K Read 42.2
4K Write 118
4K Mixed 53.2
195% 71.2 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 306
DQ Mixed 302
237% 328 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 103%
Great: 101%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
697GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 161 160 167 168 162 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
88.6% Excellent
Read 148
Write 151
Mixed 67.4
SusWrite 160
96% 132 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
159% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 109%
USB DISK 2.0 8GB
6GB free, PID 9917
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.5 2.5 3.1 1.8 3.6 3 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
2.85% Terrible
Read 13.2
Write 1.5
Mixed 4.5
SusWrite 2.8
6% 5.5 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
5% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.85%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2133 C14 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
74.9% Very good
MC Read 27.2
MC Write 29
MC Mixed 23.3
76% 26.5 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 29.2
SC Mixed 23.2
66% 23.2 GB/s
Latency 71.8
56% 71.8 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 74.9%
Great: 99%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A45) Builds (Compare 255 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR ARCTIC (MS-7A45)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $211
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