MSI MS-16H4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk
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 56%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.66% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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.
SystemMicro-Star GS60 2PL
MotherboardMSI MS-16H4  (all builds)
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 11 '18 at 14:21
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 29%
CPU Throttled 99%

 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 i5-4200H
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
56% Above average
Memory 85.6
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 117
58% 91.2 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 173
21% 163 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
MSI(1462 1102) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
2.66% Terrible
Lighting 2.57
Reflection 11.5
Parallax 2.91
2% 5.67 fps
MRender 3.86
Gravity 2.27
Splatting 6.74
4% 4.29 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.66%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
388GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JB0OA3J0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
47.5% Average
Read 79.9
Write 85.5
Mixed 92.9
65% 86.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 1.67
4K Mixed 0.09
64% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata AM1L16BC8R2-B1QS 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
28.8% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 8
26% 9.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 8
24% 8.57 GB/s
Latency 71.5
56% 71.5 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16H4 Builds (Compare 41 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-16H4

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