MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics24.5% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive72.3% 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 (75%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7972
MotherboardMSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972)  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180627
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 17 '21 at 12:38
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 75%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-7350K-$56
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 73.7
1-Core 91.8
2-Core 160
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 254
31% 240 Pts
64-Core 165
10% 165 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-$101
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (43rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
24.5% Poor
Lighting 30.8
Reflection 32.3
Parallax 30.8
25% 31.3 fps
MRender 35.5
Gravity 32.1
Splatting 21.5
23% 29.7 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 24.5%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 280 195 55 54 54 54 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
72.3% Very good
Read 400
Write 297
Mixed 335
SusWrite 115
64% 287 MB/s
4K Read 31.3
4K Write 43.6
4K Mixed 33.3
113% 36.1 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 253
DQ Mixed 286
222% 307 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 72.3%
Great: 134%
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB (2016)-$70
485GB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 117 115 116 115 116 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
75.7% Very good
Read 147
Write 147
Mixed 80.1
SusWrite 116
90% 122 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 5.5
4K Mixed 1.5
298% 2.57 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 75.7%
Great: 111%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x4GB-$67
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
47.8% Average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 17
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 11.8
SC Mixed 9.4
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 93
43% 93 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) Builds (Compare 1,365 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR (MS-7972) - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $551
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