MSI MS-179B

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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. 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 66.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
Very high background CPU (40%). 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
SystemMicro-Star GE72VR 7RF
MotherboardMSI MS-179B  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180905
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 10 '18 at 02:22
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th 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 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
66.3% Good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 83.6
2-Core 151
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 259
8-Core 479
44% 369 Pts
64-Core 475
29% 475 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFS128G39MNC-3510A 256GB
73GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAV2100Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 345 313 316 312 316 259 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 443
Write 424
Mixed 350
SusWrite 310
86% 382 MB/s
4K Read 38
4K Write 84.6
4K Mixed 50
166% 57.5 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 346
263% 354 MB/s
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
401GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3U0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 107 106 109 108 110 108 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
67% Good
Read 126
Write 124
Mixed 35.7
SusWrite 108
71% 98.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
110% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 67%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI24D4S7D8MB-16 1x16GB
1 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
43.4% Average
MC Read 15.3
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 12.3
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 14.3
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 72.2
55% 72.2 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-179B Builds (Compare 1,199 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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