MSI MS-16S1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 66.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive191% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMicro-Star PS63 Modern 8RC
MotherboardMSI MS-16S1  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181224
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '19 at 15:30
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8565U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
66.7% Good
Memory 82
1-Core 132
2-Core 226
83% 147 Pts
4-Core 278
8-Core 440
44% 359 Pts
64-Core 454
28% 454 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 66.7%
Great: 72%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1032 512GB
411GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20140000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 639 620 629 668 681 668 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
191% Outstanding
Read 1,006
Write 1,244
Mixed 717
SusWrite 651
204% 904 MB/s
4K Read 45
4K Write 142
4K Mixed 67.4
230% 84.9 MB/s
DQ Read 1,015
DQ Write 786
DQ Mixed 750
602% 850 MB/s
Poor: 107%
This bench: 191%
Great: 204%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI26D4S9D8ME-16 1x16GB
1 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (44th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.1% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 15.6
MC Mixed 12.8
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 14.4
39% 13.8 GB/s
Latency 76.9
52% 76.9 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16S1 Builds (Compare 143 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-16S1

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