MSI MS-14C1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 40.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive200% 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 68% 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 Prestige 14 A10SC
MotherboardMSI MS-14C1  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190911
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 19 '19 at 19:00
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-10710U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
40.8% Average
Memory 57.3
1-Core 37.8
2-Core 70.4
36% 55.2 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 218
21% 175 Pts
64-Core 282
18% 282 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 40.8%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics
MSI(1462 1297) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7262
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 6.7
Reflection 50.7
Parallax 8.38
6% 21.9 fps
Gravity 6.97
Splatting 15.9
11% 11.4 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
866GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXA7301Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1391 1633 1422 1133 906 964 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
200% Outstanding
Read 1,681
Write 1,621
Mixed 1,250
SusWrite 1,241
326% 1,449 MB/s
4K Read 39
4K Write 53
4K Mixed 44.1
144% 45.4 MB/s
DQ Read 341
DQ Write 200
DQ Mixed 277
204% 273 MB/s
Poor: 145%
This bench: 200%
Great: 329%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNCLGALAR-NVD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
48.1% Average
MC Read 18.9
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 18.8
52% 18.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 11.5
SC Mixed 9.7
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 136
30% 136 ns
Poor: 52%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 71%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-14C1 Builds (Compare 193 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-14C1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback