MSI MS-16J5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 65.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive100% 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.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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 GE62 6QD
MotherboardMSI MS-16J5  (all builds)
Memory8.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160429
Uptime4.9 Days
Run DateNov 15 '18 at 07:42
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 32%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing as expected (51st 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 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
65.6% Good
Memory 82.2
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 140
61% 99.7 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 429
43% 347 Pts
64-Core 420
26% 420 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 65.6%
Great: 69%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 1TB-$66
470GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR022
SusWrite @10s intervals: 382 361 349 343 346 355 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 465
Write 392
Mixed 394
SusWrite 356
90% 402 MB/s
4K Read 31.3
4K Write 65.3
4K Mixed 44.7
139% 47.1 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 292
236% 335 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 100%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
69.9% Good
MC Read 24.7
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 22.5
72% 25.2 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 25.7
SC Mixed 19.8
55% 19.3 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 69.9%
Great: 76%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16J5 Builds (Compare 1,629 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
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Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-16J5

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