MSI MS-16K2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics42.5% 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 Drive89% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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 GS63VR 7RF
MotherboardMSI MS-16K2  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180314
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 27 '20 at 03:16
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 99%
Watch Gameplay: 2060S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
75.6% Very good
Memory 89.8
1-Core 77.7
2-Core 159
66% 109 Pts
4-Core 331
8-Core 571
55% 451 Pts
64-Core 551
34% 551 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 75.6%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2060S (Super)-$510
Nvidia(10DE 13A2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 3615 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 445.87
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.5% Average
Lighting 48
Reflection 55.4
Parallax 45
39% 49.5 fps
MRender 68.6
Gravity 47.8
Splatting 62.6
49% 59.7 fps
Poor: 90%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 106%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNJ256G8NY 256GB
118GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JYXA0101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 413 316 322 401 374 327 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
89% Excellent
Read 350
Write 404
Mixed 414
SusWrite 359
86% 382 MB/s
4K Read 25.7
4K Write 83.9
4K Mixed 41.6
137% 50.4 MB/s
DQ Read 150
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 42.6
86% 168 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 89%
Great: 98%
WD WD5000LPCX-24C6HT0 1TB
476GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 90 92 92 95 95 95 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - drive id incomplete or inconclusive
Read 130
Write 116
Mixed 91.8
SusWrite 93.4
80% 108 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 9.8
4K Mixed 0.7
322% 4 MB/s
DQ Read 0.4
DQ Write 13.6
DQ Mixed 0.7
25% 4.9 MB/s
Poor: 46% Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
77.1% Very good
MC Read 29.1
MC Write 30.2
MC Mixed 22.5
78% 27.3 GB/s
SC Read 16.3
SC Write 31.2
SC Mixed 22.9
67% 23.5 GB/s
Latency 67.5
59% 67.5 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16K2 Builds (Compare 963 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI MS-16K2

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