MSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53% 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)
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 (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151218
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 15 '22 at 19:34
Run Duration422 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6100-$51
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Memory 59
1-Core 45.8
2-Core 120
44% 75 Pts
4-Core 265
8-Core 283
36% 274 Pts
64-Core 259
16% 259 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 5500-XT-$217
ASRock(1849 5115) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.30.23.04
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
53% Above average
Lighting 70.3
Reflection 42.8
Parallax 95.1
57% 69.4 fps
MRender 55.1
Gravity 71.4
Splatting 41.8
45% 56.1 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 25 29 22 23 23 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G4D240FSE.8FBD Kingston KHX2400C15D4/4G 8GB
2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
34.1% Below average
MC Read 12.5
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 10.7
35% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 9.5
27% 9.43 GB/s
Latency 131
31% 131 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 34.1%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 2,164 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978) - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $508
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