MSI MS-16L2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
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 44.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics16% 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 Drive90.4% 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 46% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star GT62VR 6RD
MotherboardMSI MS-16L2  (all builds)
Memory9.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161014
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 23 '17 at 07:09
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 22%
CPU Throttled 46%

 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 i7-6700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
44.7% Average
Memory 60.5
1-Core 49.7
2-Core 89.5
42% 66.6 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 220
24% 189 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
MSI(1462 11BC) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 382.5
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
16% Very poor
Lighting 19.9
Reflection 22.9
Parallax 18.5
16% 20.4 fps
MRender 8.43
Gravity 19.4
Splatting 25.8
16% 17.9 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 16%
Great: 52%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZNLN512HMJP-00000 512GB
101GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAV2100Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
Read 510
Write 488
Mixed 498
112% 499 MB/s
4K Read 35.4
4K Write 73.7
4K Mixed 26
126% 45 MB/s
DQ Read 36.8
DQ Write 81.4
DQ Mixed 89.9
60% 69.4 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI24D4S7S8MB-8 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
59.4% Above average
MC Read 21.3
MC Write 26
MC Mixed 20.8
65% 22.7 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 14.5
36% 12.4 GB/s
Latency 126
32% 126 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16L2 Builds (Compare 395 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski

Motherboard: MSI MS-16L2

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