MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 74.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics4.9% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7982
MotherboardMSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)  (all builds)
Memory2.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160224
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 21 '18 at 03:27
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User THA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6400-$79
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
74.8% Very good
Memory 91.8
1-Core 91.9
2-Core 179
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 338
8-Core 332
45% 335 Pts
64-Core 331
20% 331 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
MSI(1462 7982) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 24.20.100.6136
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
4.9% Terrible
Lighting 5.07
Reflection 7.73
Parallax 4.75
4% 5.85 fps
MRender 7.24
Gravity 4.4
Splatting 10.7
6% 7.44 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.9%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung HD502HJ 500GB-$50
89GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 30% Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x4GB-$67
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.9% Good
MC Read 22.8
MC Write 23.4
MC Mixed 20.2
63% 22.1 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 21
SC Mixed 19.5
50% 17.5 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982) Builds (Compare 289 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $347
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