MSI Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, GPU, SSD, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is relative performance (0th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 100 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.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI Z170M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory14.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.5 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180625
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 26 '18 at 10:16
Run Duration42 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Relative performance (0th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 158
2-Core 316
107% 237 Pts
4-Core 630
8-Core 604
83% 617 Pts
64-Core 590
36% 590 Pts
Poor: 59% Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380X-$120
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 24.20.13017.5001
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 51.9
127% 51.9 fps
Poor: 35% Great: 40%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
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: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $496
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