MSI GS66 Stealth

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 (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 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 71%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive220% 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.
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.
CPU throttled at 77% 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
SystemMSI GS66 Stealth  (all builds)
MotherboardMicro-Star MS-16V1
Memory27.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200330
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 12 '20 at 15:46
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 77%

 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10980HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
71% Very good
Memory 91.4
1-Core 98
2-Core 174
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 286
8-Core 341
41% 314 Pts
64-Core 420
26% 420 Pts
Poor: 64%
This bench: 71%
Great: 96%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080S (Super Mobile Max-Q)
MSI(1462 12AE) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 442.23
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 99.3
Reflection 115
Parallax 110
81% 108 fps
Gravity 95.1
Splatting 86.4
80% 90.8 fps
Poor: 70% Great: 106%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G-1032 1TB
855GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 11111000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1535 1606 1594 1746 1745 1744 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
220% Outstanding
Read 968
Write 1837
Mixed 1,262
SusWrite 1,662
326% 1,432 MB/s
4K Read 40.1
4K Write 97.7
4K Mixed 54.6
182% 64.1 MB/s
DQ Read 498
DQ Write 547
DQ Mixed 517
391% 521 MB/s
Poor: 213%
This bench: 220%
Great: 293%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A2K43CB1-CTD 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
69.7% Good
MC Read 26.2
MC Write 24.6
MC Mixed 20.7
68% 23.8 GB/s
SC Read 16.1
SC Write 32.2
SC Mixed 23.1
68% 23.8 GB/s
Latency 65.1
61% 65.1 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 69.7%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16V1 Builds (Compare 1,634 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 76%
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Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk

System: MSI GS66 Stealth - $1,599

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Total price: $1,599
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