MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 82.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics55.1% 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 Drive85.7% 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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150908
Uptime2.9 Days
Run DateDec 16 '19 at 02:51
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
82.9% Excellent
Memory 91.2
1-Core 111
2-Core 182
76% 128 Pts
4-Core 431
8-Core 432
58% 431 Pts
64-Core 420
26% 420 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 780-Ti-$410
Asus(1043 849E) 3GB
CLim: 1280 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 432.0
Performing below potential (79th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.1% Above average
Lighting 68.6
Reflection 64.5
Parallax 83.7
56% 72.2 fps
MRender 76.8
Gravity 78.4
Splatting 48.9
54% 68 fps
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 59%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 525GB-$150
150GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR021
SusWrite @10s intervals: 177 202 232 242 217 221 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
85.7% Excellent
Read 404
Write 319
Mixed 358
SusWrite 215
73% 324 MB/s
4K Read 27
4K Write 96.3
4K Mixed 39.9
143% 54.4 MB/s
DQ Read 338
DQ Write 209
DQ Mixed 304
218% 284 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 85.7%
Great: 99%
Crucial MX500 1TB-$66
678GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 287 374 420 438 411 402 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Read 487
Write 425
Mixed 416
SusWrite 389
96% 429 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 55.7
184% 66.9 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 298
DQ Mixed 281
225% 318 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 116%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2133 C14 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
69.1% Good
MC Read 26.1
MC Write 25.9
MC Mixed 21.2
70% 24.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 24
SC Mixed 21.1
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 65.4
61% 65.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 80%

 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 1,365 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: $551
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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