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 (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 67.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics59.9% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7978
MotherboardMSI B150 GAMING M3 (MS-7978)  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161102
Uptime6.1 Days
Run DateDec 05 '21 at 10:36
Run Duration226 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$139
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
67.6% Good
Memory 74.3
1-Core 97.2
2-Core 201
70% 124 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 384
48% 365 Pts
64-Core 356
22% 356 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 67.6%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 Fury-$199
CLim: 1050 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.5.2
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
59.9% Above average
Lighting 80.3
Reflection 68.3
Parallax 111
65% 86.4 fps
MRender 61.8
Gravity 83.3
Splatting 42.2
49% 62.4 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
89GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 96R9
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 387
Write 326
Mixed 46.2
55% 253 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 59.5
4K Mixed 5.8
77% 30.1 MB/s
DQ Read 250
DQ Write 265
DQ Mixed 114
125% 210 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 88%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
43GB free
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 138
Write 64.8
Mixed 75.5
69% 92.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 60% Great: 113%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
47GB free
Firmware: 1H17
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 90.1
Write 46
Mixed 61.2
49% 65.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
147% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 24% Great: 69%
Lexar USB Flash Drive 16GB
9GB free, PID a815
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 23.5
Write 5.2
Mixed 4.2
10% 11 MB/s
4K Read 6
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
22% 2 MB/s
Poor: 4% Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMK8GX4M2A2133C13 04CD F4-2133C15-4GVR 029E CMK8GX4M2A2133C13 04CD F4-2133C15-4GVR 16GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.3% Good
MC Read 23.3
MC Write 26.6
MC Mixed 21.6
68% 23.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 24.2
SC Mixed 19.6
56% 19.5 GB/s
Latency 91.8
44% 91.8 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 78%

 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 2,151 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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