MSI MS-179B

Performance Results


Gaming 35% Sail boat	Desktop 69% Battle cruiser	Workstation 30% Sail boat


PC Status	Overall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Processor	With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. 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 62.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics	51.6% 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 Drive	74.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory	16GB 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 Version	Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.

Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). 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

6 years ago, 6 years ago.

System	Micro-Star GE72VR 6RF
Motherboard	MSI MS-179B (all builds)
Memory	12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display	1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OS	Windows 10
BIOS Date	20160704
Uptime	0 Days
Run Date	Apr 14 '18 at 23:44
Run Duration	141 Seconds
Run User	ROU-User
Background CPU	20%
CPU Throttled	99%

PC Performing as expected (58^th percentile)

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

Processor	Bench	Normal	Heavy	Server
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 320,434 User benchmarks, average bench 59% U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg) Performing above expectations (63^rd percentile)	62.6% Good	Memory 69.3 1-Core 87 2-Core 163 61% 106 Pts	4-Core 301 8-Core 482 48% 392 Pts	64-Core 519 32% 519 Pts
Poor: 34% ↑ This bench: 62.6% Great: 69%

Graphics Card	Bench	3D DX9	3D DX10	3D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile) 177,775 User benchmarks, average bench 47% MSI(1462 11D7) ≥ 4GB Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 23.21.13.9135 Performing way above expectations (96^th percentile)	51.6% Above average	Lighting 64.3 Reflection 59.5 Parallax 48.1 52% 57.3 fps	MRender 64.3 Gravity 46.5 Splatting 69 50% 59.9 fps
Poor: 35% ↑ This bench: 51.6% Great: 52%

Drives	Bench	Sequential	Random 4k	Deep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNJ256G8NY 256GB 12,683 User benchmarks, average bench 76% 57GB free (System drive) Firmware: JYXA0101 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s Performing as expected (45^th percentile) (ID) Attribute Now Worst Value (01) Raw read error rate 100 100 0 (02) Throughput performance 100 100 0 (03) Spinup time 100 100 0 (05) Reallocated sector count 100 100 0 (07) Seek error rate 100 100 0 (08) Seek timer performance 100 100 0 (09) Power-on hours count 100 100 1510 (0A) Spinup retry count 100 100 0 (0C) Power cycle count 100 100 1963 (A7) Unknown 100 100 0 (A8) Unknown 100 100 0 (A9) Unknown 100 100 100 (AA) Unknown 100 100 0 (AD) Unknown 176 176 0 (AF) Unknown 100 100 0 (C0) Power-off retract count 100 100 103 (C2) HDA temperature 46 9 390843072566 (C5) Current pending sector count 100 100 0 (F0) Head flying hours 100 100 0	74.9% Very good	Read 463 Write 439 Mixed 448 101% 450 MB/s	4K Read 21.7 4K Write 66.9 4K Mixed 19 93% 35.9 MB/s	DQ Read 23.2 DQ Write 64.7 DQ Mixed 18.5 22% 35.5 MB/s
Poor: 50% ↑ This bench: 74.9% Great: 98%
Seagate FireCuda 2.5" 2TB-$75 71,106 User benchmarks, average bench 46% 1TB free Firmware: SDM1 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s Performing as expected (48^th percentile) (ID) Attribute Now Worst Value (01) Raw read error rate 82 64 152389381 (03) Spinup time 99 99 0 (04) Start/Stop count 100 100 127 (05) Reallocated sector count 100 100 0 (07) Seek error rate 72 60 16306509 (09) Power-on hours count 100 100 -82802674499466 (0A) Spinup retry count 100 100 0 (0C) Power cycle count 100 100 52 (B8) Unknown 100 100 0 (BB) vendor-specific 100 100 0 (BC) Unknown 100 100 0 (BD) vendor-specific 100 100 0 (BE) vendor-specific 54 39 9413591086 (BF) G-sense error rate 100 100 2 (C0) Power-off retract count 100 100 23 (C1) Load/Unload cycle count 100 100 156 (C2) HDA temperature 46 61 98784247854 (C5) Current pending sector count 100 100 0 (C6) Offline scan uncorrectable count 100 100 0 (C7) UDMA CRC error rate 200 200 0 (F0) Head flying hours 100 253 -55224689491855 (F1) Unknown 100 253 6064527128 (F2) Unknown 100 253 3121462715 (FE) Unknown 100 100 0	44.9% Average	Read 80.7 Write 75.4 Mixed 51.9 52% 69.3 MB/s	4K Read 0.43 4K Write 2.24 4K Mixed 0.31 94% 0.99 MB/s
Poor: 23% ↑ This bench: 44.9% Great: 68%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB 546,982 User benchmarks, average bench 59% 820GB free Firmware: JB0OA3U0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s Performing way above expectations (90^th percentile) (ID) Attribute Now Worst Value (01) Raw read error rate 100 100 0 (02) Throughput performance 100 100 0 (03) Spinup time 120 120 98784247810 (04) Start/Stop count 99 99 2832 (05) Reallocated sector count 100 100 0 (07) Seek error rate 100 100 0 (08) Seek timer performance 100 100 0 (09) Power-on hours count 97 97 1496 (0A) Spinup retry count 100 100 0 (0C) Power cycle count 99 99 1975 (BF) G-sense error rate 100 100 0 (C0) Power-off retract count 100 100 43 (C1) Load/Unload cycle count 98 98 21459 (C2) HDA temperature 187 187 292058562592 (C4) Reallocation count 100 100 0 (C5) Current pending sector count 100 100 0 (C6) Offline scan uncorrectable count 100 100 0 (C7) UDMA CRC error rate 200 200 0 (DF) Load/unload retry count 100 100 0	72.9% Very good	Read 129 Write 125 Mixed 120 94% 125 MB/s	4K Read 0.71 4K Write 1.59 4K Mixed 0.21 82% 0.84 MB/s
Poor: 35% ↑ This bench: 72.9% Great: 75%

Memory Kit	Bench	Multi core	Single core	Latency
Samsung M471A1K43BB0-CPB 2x8GB 14,350 User benchmarks, average bench 66% 2 of 2 slots used 16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz Performing below potential (5^th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP	43.5% Average	MC Read 17.3 MC Write 16 MC Mixed 14.5 46% 15.9 GB/s	SC Read 9.1 SC Write 9.8 SC Mixed 11 28% 9.97 GB/s	Latency 103 39% 103 ns
Poor: 44% ↑ This bench: 43.5% Great: 73%

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Gaming 35%

Sail boat

Desktop 71%

Battleship

Workstation 29%

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Motherboard: MSI MS-179B

CPU
Core i7-7700HQIntelBench 62%, 473,208 samples	857x
Core i7-6700HQIntelBench 59%, 320,434 samples	285x
Core i5-7300HQIntelBench 57%, 170,871 samples	28x

GPU
GTX 1060 (Mobile)NvidiaBench 47%, 177,775 samples	625x
HD Graphics 630IntelBench 5%, 310,249 samples	412x
HD 530 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 213,495 samples	154x

SSD
RBU-SNS8152S3256GG5 256GBKingstonBench 79%, 7,907 samples	127x
MZNLN256HMHQ-00000 256GBSamsungBench 96%, 10,917 samples	76x
RBU-SNS8152S3128GG6 128GBKingstonBench 72%, 2,263 samples	48x

RAM
MSI24D4S7S8MB-8 2x8GBKingstonBench 71%, 20,148 samples	180x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBHynixBench 70%, 71,691 samples	117x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 2x8GBSamsungBench 70%, 62,266 samples	98x

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CPU	GPU	SSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279	Nvidia RTX 4060 $300	Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134	Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385	Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $182	Nvidia RTX 4070 $409	Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52

HDD	RAM	USB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40	SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $30	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43	SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351	SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16