MSI MS-179B

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 78.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics16.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive97.2% 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 (11%). 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
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMicro-Star GL72MVR 7RFX
MotherboardMSI MS-179B  (all builds)
Memory9.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180222
Uptime17.6 Days
Run DateJun 10 '19 at 12:16
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 11%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th 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 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
78.4% Very good
Memory 89
1-Core 113
2-Core 203
78% 135 Pts
4-Core 368
8-Core 522
56% 444 Pts
64-Core 533
33% 533 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 78.4%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
MSI(1462 11D7) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 24.21.13.9901
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
16.7% Very poor
Lighting 10
Reflection 11.5
Parallax 25.9
8% 15.8 fps
MRender 9.71
Gravity 47.6
Splatting 55.8
33% 37.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 16.7%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNJ256G8NY 256GB
159GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JYXA0101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 386 362 236 245 335 240 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
97.2% Outstanding
Read 483
Write 429
Mixed 413
SusWrite 301
91% 407 MB/s
4K Read 26.8
4K Write 93.3
4K Mixed 42
144% 54 MB/s
DQ Read 362
DQ Write 303
DQ Mixed 320
243% 328 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 97.2%
Great: 98%
Hitachi HTS541010B7E610 1TB
926GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 119 118 120 122 122 121 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 22% Great: 72%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A2K43CB1-CRC 1x16GB
1 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
44.5% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 12.8
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 14.6
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 68.5
58% 68.5 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 44.5%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
Desktop 71%
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Workstation
Workstation 29%
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Motherboard: MSI MS-179B

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