MSI MS-17C8

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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 GL73 9RCX
MotherboardMSI MS-17C8  (all builds)
Memory3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190522
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 21 '20 at 05:08
Run Duration81 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9300H
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Memory 91.7
1-Core 123
2-Core 179
79% 131 Pts
4-Core 363
8-Core 636
60% 500 Pts
64-Core 642
40% 642 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
MSI(1462 127D) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 26.21.14.3184
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 43.4
Reflection 31.4
Parallax 37.2
35% 37.4 fps
Gravity 39.3
Splatting 35
33% 37.1 fps
Poor: 22% Great: 32%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN520 SDAPNUW-256G-1032 256GB
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20140000
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,186
Write 1,141
Mixed 966
245% 1,098 MB/s
4K Read 41.3
4K Write 99.2
4K Mixed 53.8
184% 64.8 MB/s
DQ Read 851
DQ Write 784
DQ Mixed 730
572% 788 MB/s
Poor: 103% Great: 181%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
42% Average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 11.5
40% 13.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 14.4
SC Mixed 12
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 64.6
62% 64.6 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 42%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-17C8 Builds (Compare 108 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-17C8

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