MSI MS-16S3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 65.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive143% 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.
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 15 A10SC
MotherboardMSI MS-16S3  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190909
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 12 '19 at 01:38
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU6%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st 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 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
65.2% Good
Memory 66.2
1-Core 109
2-Core 214
71% 130 Pts
4-Core 355
8-Core 450
52% 402 Pts
64-Core 519
32% 519 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 65.2%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics
MSI(1462 129C) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.6911
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 6.67
Reflection 52.4
Parallax 7.62
5% 22.2 fps
Gravity 6.9
Splatting 14.5
10% 10.7 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-512G-1032 512GB
389GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20140000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 647 706 703 720 727 728 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
143% Outstanding
Read 776
Write 711
Mixed 670
SusWrite 705
161% 715 MB/s
4K Read 37.4
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 52.5
180% 65.3 MB/s
DQ Read 37.2
DQ Write 555
DQ Mixed 635
391% 409 MB/s
Poor: 107%
This bench: 143%
Great: 204%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.3% Very good
MC Read 27.6
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 22.1
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 32
SC Mixed 24.6
69% 24 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 73.3%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16S3 Builds (Compare 508 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-16S3

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