MSI MS-16S3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 41.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics36.8% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.4% 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.
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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)
Memory26.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191118
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 04 '21 at 15:08
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 20%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 0.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
41.7% Average
Memory 68.5
1-Core 61.3
2-Core 92.9
47% 74.2 Pts
4-Core 86.5
8-Core 102
12% 94.1 Pts
64-Core 118
7% 118 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 41.7%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650 (Mobile Max-Q)
MSI(1462 129C) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 27.21.14.6192
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
36.8% Below average
Lighting 47.2
Reflection 40.6
Parallax 42.9
38% 43.6 fps
MRender 35.1
Gravity 43.2
Splatting 43.1
34% 40.5 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 36.8%
Great: 40%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston RBUSNS8154P3512GJ5 512GB
359GB free (System drive)
Firmware: E8FK12.D
SusWrite @10s intervals: 607 422 505 342 326 336 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
91.4% Outstanding
Read 484
Write 512
Mixed 408
SusWrite 423
103% 457 MB/s
4K Read 30.7
4K Write 56.3
4K Mixed 34.1
120% 40.4 MB/s
DQ Read 203
DQ Write 204
DQ Mixed 241
171% 216 MB/s
Poor: 85%
This bench: 91.4%
Great: 149%
Kingston RBUSNS8154P3512GJ5 512GB
314GB free
Firmware: E8FK12.D
SusWrite @10s intervals: 610 512 655 626 467 463 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 474
Write 587
Mixed 458
SusWrite 555
117% 519 MB/s
4K Read 20.1
4K Write 63.3
4K Mixed 37.5
112% 40.3 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 243
DQ Mixed 300
214% 274 MB/s
Poor: 85%
This bench: 100%
Great: 149%
TDK LoR Micro 8GB
7GB free, PID 0708
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.2 7.2 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
8.75% Terrible
Read 29.8
Write 7.5
Mixed 8.5
SusWrite 7.3
14% 13.3 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
56% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 8.75%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A2K43EB1-CTD 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
27.9% Poor
MC Read 10.8
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 9.6
28% 9.73 GB/s
SC Read 5.1
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 7.1
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 27.9%
Great: 89%

 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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