MSI MS-16K5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics51.5% 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)
Boot Drive39.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star GS63 Stealth 8RE
MotherboardMSI MS-16K5  (all builds)
Memory7.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180507
Uptime3.4 Days
Run DateJan 27 '19 at 06:52
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8750H
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 74.3
1-Core 53.3
2-Core 104
49% 77.3 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 330
31% 259 Pts
64-Core 374
23% 374 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 86%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
MSI(1462 1210) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 417.71
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
51.5% Above average
Lighting 61.3
Reflection 71.2
Parallax 58.4
50% 63.6 fps
MRender 70.2
Gravity 59.5
Splatting 69
54% 66.2 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba KSG60ZMV256G 256GB
43GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ABXA4102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 127 145 78 90 110 111 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.2% Below average
Read 58.3
Write 244
Mixed 74
SusWrite 110
28% 122 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 34.5
4K Mixed 19.3
65% 22.7 MB/s
DQ Read 270
DQ Write 177
DQ Mixed 38.2
79% 162 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 95%
Seagate ST1000LM048-2E7172 1TB
663GB free
Firmware: SDM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 109 117 119 114 120 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
53.8% Above average
Read 71.5
Write 123
Mixed 54
SusWrite 116
67% 91.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.3
103% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
58.9% Above average
MC Read 21.8
MC Write 22.5
MC Mixed 20.7
62% 21.7 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 15.2
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 91.8
44% 91.8 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16K5 Builds (Compare 386 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Motherboard: MSI MS-16K5

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