MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (78th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 22 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 82%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive92.6% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160722
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 07 '18 at 23:42
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (78th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$60
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
82% Excellent
Memory 89.8
1-Core 112
2-Core 218
80% 140 Pts
4-Core 429
8-Core 426
57% 428 Pts
64-Core 427
26% 427 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 82%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 240GB-$74
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P0705AB
SusWrite @10s intervals: 268 59 54 54 53 53 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
92.6% Outstanding
Read 503
Write 407
Mixed 369
SusWrite 90.1
76% 342 MB/s
4K Read 33.5
4K Write 111
4K Mixed 49.4
173% 64.6 MB/s
DQ Read 308
DQ Write 293
DQ Mixed 237
195% 279 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 92.6%
Great: 92%
WDC WD10EZEX-08WN4A0 480GB
45GB free
Firmware: SAFM13.2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 331 280 384 388 310 265 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
105% Outstanding
Read 512
Write 410
Mixed 365
SusWrite 326
90% 403 MB/s
4K Read 33.2
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 43.1
163% 61.8 MB/s
DQ Read 346
DQ Write 303
DQ Mixed 183
176% 277 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 105%
Great: 96%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-2400 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
72.5% Very good
MC Read 26.8
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 21.4
73% 25.6 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 26.5
SC Mixed 22.4
62% 21.8 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) Builds (Compare 1,400 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $544
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