MSI MS-179B

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics51.2% 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 Drive91.5% 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.
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
SystemMicro-Star GE72VR 7RF
MotherboardMSI MS-179B  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161120
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 29 '18 at 01:06
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
78.6% Very good
Memory 84.9
1-Core 118
2-Core 219
80% 141 Pts
4-Core 390
8-Core 587
61% 488 Pts
64-Core 596
37% 596 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 78.6%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
MSI(1462 11D7) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 24.21.13.9907
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
51.2% Above average
Lighting 62
Reflection 69
Parallax 56.8
51% 62.6 fps
MRender 73.5
Gravity 55.7
Splatting 63.3
52% 64.2 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston RBU-SNS8152S3256GG5 256GB
95GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM01.R
SusWrite @10s intervals: 291 303 288 110 180 207 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
91.5% Outstanding
Read 480
Write 317
Mixed 299
SusWrite 230
74% 331 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 93.6
4K Mixed 38.1
146% 54.4 MB/s
DQ Read 312
DQ Write 299
DQ Mixed 155
157% 255 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 91.5%
Great: 96%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
29GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3U0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 81 81 81 81 81 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
47.4% Average
Read 84.7
Write 80.8
Mixed 18
SusWrite 80.1
48% 65.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
123% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
72.5% Very good
MC Read 27.9
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 21.2
74% 25.8 GB/s
SC Read 15.3
SC Write 26.5
SC Mixed 22.2
61% 21.3 GB/s
Latency 72
56% 72 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-179B Builds (Compare 1,192 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI MS-179B

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