MSI B150M BAZOOKA PLUS (MS-7A46)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 24%
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 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 57.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics42% 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 Drive69.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7A46
MotherboardMSI B150M BAZOOKA PLUS (MS-7A46)  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160530
Uptime2.4 Days
Run DateMay 24 '17 at 21:18
Run Duration86 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 54%
Watch Gameplay: 480 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
57.4% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 99.8
2-Core 186
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 318
32% 259 Pts
64-Core 363
22% 363 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
Asus(1043 0501) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1300 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42% Average
Lighting 49.2
Reflection 65.6
Parallax 67.6
40% 60.8 fps
MRender 65.1
Gravity 49
Splatting 54.3
46% 56.1 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 42%
Great: 53%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS1311 480GB-$31
194GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS131122 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
69.6% Good
Read 502
Write 318
Mixed 341
86% 387 MB/s
4K Read 29.7
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 9.26
88% 32.8 MB/s
DQ Read 30.8
DQ Write 204
DQ Mixed 9.34
39% 81.4 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 101%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSC.8FBD 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
61.9% Good
MC Read 23.7
MC Write 23.8
MC Mixed 19.6
64% 22.4 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 21.7
SC Mixed 17.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 84.2
48% 84.2 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 91%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150M BAZOOKA PLUS (MS-7A46) Builds (Compare 596 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA PLUS (MS-7A46)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $197
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