MSI MS-16J6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics15.2% 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)
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 (18%). 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.
SystemMicro-Star GL62 6QD
MotherboardMSI MS-16J6  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160603
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 17 '21 at 20:23
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6300HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
51% Above average
Memory 73.1
1-Core 45.1
2-Core 89.8
45% 69.3 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 177
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 51%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 950M
MSI(1462 1190) 2GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 27.21.14.6611
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
15.2% Very poor
Lighting 20.2
Reflection 20.7
Parallax 16.1
16% 19 fps
MRender 12.8
Gravity 21.7
Splatting 12.7
13% 15.7 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 15.2%
Great: 16%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
867GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 89 66 62 62 49 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - drive id incomplete or inconclusive
Read 78.3
Write 55.3
Mixed 49.5
SusWrite 70.9
47% 63.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
143% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G4S26BFSD.16FBD2 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
63.9% Good
MC Read 22.1
MC Write 26.7
MC Mixed 23.8
69% 24.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 13.1
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 94.4
42% 94.4 ns
Poor: 64%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16J6 Builds (Compare 401 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-16J6

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