MSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (10th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 90 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 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 51.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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 (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180705
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 04 '23 at 16:55
Run Duration171 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 63%

 PC Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
51.9% Above average
Memory 57.9
1-Core 76
2-Core 152
54% 95.2 Pts
4-Core 247
8-Core 360
38% 303 Pts
64-Core 418
26% 418 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 540s Series 120GB
82GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LSF036C
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 208
Write 20.1
Mixed 76.3
22% 101 MB/s
4K Read 6.9
4K Write 32.4
4K Mixed 18.9
52% 19.4 MB/s
DQ Read 231
DQ Write 168
DQ Mixed 126
114% 175 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 84%
ADATA USB Flash Drive 8GB
3GB free, PID c08a
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 23.3
Write 11.2
Mixed 20.3
22% 18.3 MB/s
4K Read 2.3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
8% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2133C14D4/4G 04CB DDR4 2133 2OZ KHX2133C14D4/4G 04CB DDR4 2133 2OZ 16GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
58.1% Above average
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 24.8
MC Mixed 20.1
63% 22.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 14.2
SC Mixed 13.7
37% 12.8 GB/s
Latency 134
30% 134 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 75%

 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 2,156 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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