MSI MS-17A1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 51.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.9% 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)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 51% 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 GT73VR 7RE
MotherboardMSI MS-17A1  (all builds)
Memory25.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161117
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '20 at 23:04
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 51%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7820HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
51.8% Above average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 46.9
2-Core 93
46% 71.5 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 246
25% 203 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 83%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070 (Mobile)
MSI(1462 11B9) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.9% Average
Lighting 52.1
Reflection 67.7
Parallax 42
42% 53.9 fps
MRender 11.6
Gravity 54.4
Splatting 71.7
41% 45.9 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 512GB
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.6 15 18 17 17 18 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 34% Great: 293%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
877GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3U0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 129 130 131 131 133 132 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
78.2% Very good
Read 142
Write 124
Mixed 26
SusWrite 131
76% 106 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
132% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI24D4S7D8MB-16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
64.7% Good
MC Read 23.2
MC Write 25.3
MC Mixed 25.1
70% 24.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 16.8
SC Mixed 12.8
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 91.2
44% 91.2 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-17A1 Builds (Compare 739 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
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Desktop
Desktop 81%
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Workstation
Workstation 60%
Gunboat

Motherboard: MSI MS-17A1

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