MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 52.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics45.3% 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 Drive52.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1766 x 1014 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160722
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 29 '20 at 11:15
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 1.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 38.9
2-Core 67.6
44% 63.2 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 97.5
16% 115 Pts
64-Core 114
7% 114 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 451.67
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.3% Average
Lighting 54.9
Reflection 61.3
Parallax 59.9
45% 58.7 fps
MRender 66.7
Gravity 57.3
Splatting 49.1
46% 57.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 120GB-$45
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O1230C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 194 103 55 55 52 58 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Read 367
Write 330
Mixed 313
SusWrite 86
61% 274 MB/s
4K Read 17.7
4K Write 38.8
4K Mixed 22.6
76% 26.4 MB/s
DQ Read 218
DQ Write 186
DQ Mixed 175
138% 193 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 91%
WD WD10EURX 1TB-$23
583GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 122 123 125 125 126 123 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
66% Good
Read 106
Write 104
Mixed 64.5
SusWrite 124
73% 99.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.9
180% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 66%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2133 C15 2x4GB-$48
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
41.1% Average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 19.5
MC Mixed 14.8
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 4.7
19% 6.77 GB/s
Latency 75.1
53% 75.1 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.1%
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 1,363 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
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