MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 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 65.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive63% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (71%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7982
MotherboardMSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150910
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 19 '20 at 17:49
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU 71%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6300-$44
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
65.5% Good
Memory 83.5
1-Core 84.3
2-Core 170
66% 113 Pts
4-Core 273
8-Core 293
37% 283 Pts
64-Core 291
18% 291 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 75%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
90GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 03070009
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 58 59 57 59 53 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
63% Good
Read 401
Write 305
Mixed 267
SusWrite 65.3
58% 259 MB/s
4K Read 30.9
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 32.6
120% 41 MB/s
DQ Read 141
DQ Write 131
DQ Mixed 110
90% 127 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 63%
Great: 85%
SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 32GB-$8
11GB free, PID 5591
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 148
Write 99.4
Mixed 110
145% 119 MB/s
4K Read 5.4
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 4
268% 4.23 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot PSD44G240082 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.8% Below average
MC Read 13
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 11.5
36% 12.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 9.6
27% 9.43 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 36.8%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982) Builds (Compare 289 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI H170M PRO-VDH (MS-7982)

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