MSI H170 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 65.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics45.4% 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 Drive103% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI H170 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory28.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit renk
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180705
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 29 '22 at 17:36
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing below expectations (37th 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 as expected (49th percentile)
65.3% Good
Memory 75.8
1-Core 97.4
2-Core 198
70% 124 Pts
4-Core 315
8-Core 337
43% 326 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 65.3%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1310 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 22.10.1
Performing below potential (45th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.4% Average
Lighting 55.4
Reflection 7.2
Parallax 79.7
45% 47.4 fps
MRender 61.6
Gravity 66.5
Splatting 44.9
46% 57.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 45.4%
Great: 53%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
34GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 360 316 301 238 184 168 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 475
Write 446
Mixed 388
SusWrite 261
88% 392 MB/s
4K Read 38.7
4K Write 79.7
4K Mixed 50.4
165% 56.3 MB/s
DQ Read 383
DQ Write 343
DQ Mixed 356
269% 361 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 103%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
68% Good
MC Read 24
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 20.3
69% 24.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 27.2
SC Mixed 20.2
59% 20.7 GB/s
Latency 88.8
45% 88.8 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 68%
Great: 134%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H170 GAMING M3 (MS-7978) Builds (Compare 1,239 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 H170 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $408
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