MSI MS-7977

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 43.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics54.3% 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 Drive104% 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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7977
MotherboardMSI MS-7977  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160222
Uptime22 Days
Run DateNov 07 '22 at 18:16
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 43%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$125
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
43.9% Average
Memory 35.6
1-Core 68.7
2-Core 208
51% 104 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 257
39% 282 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 522.25
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
54.3% Above average
Lighting 66.8
Reflection 68.1
Parallax 64.5
54% 66.5 fps
MRender 65.3
Gravity 67.1
Splatting 65.2
54% 65.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 980 NVMe PCIe M.2 250GB-$54
111GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B4QFXO7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 595 551 746 176 176 192 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 838
Write 968
Mixed 828
SusWrite 406
171% 760 MB/s
4K Read 15.4
4K Write 19.6
4K Mixed 36.7
81% 23.9 MB/s
DQ Read 513
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 132
174% 319 MB/s
Poor: 122%
This bench: 104%
Great: 239%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2133 C14 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
68.1% Good
MC Read 26.2
MC Write 26.2
MC Mixed 22.2
71% 24.9 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 29.3
SC Mixed 21.6
64% 22.5 GB/s
Latency 224
18% 224 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 99%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-7977 Builds (Compare 1 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI MS-7977

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $296
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