MSI MS-17K3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics7.67% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive398% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 78% 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 GE76 Raider 11UG
MotherboardMSI MS-17K3  (all builds)
Memory22.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210805
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateSep 19 '21 at 13:11
Run Duration282 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 78%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-11980HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
77.7% Very good
Memory 44.2
1-Core 184
2-Core 346
96% 191 Pts
4-Core 595
8-Core 874
92% 735 Pts
64-Core 928
57% 928 Pts
Poor: 90%
This bench: 77.7%
Great: 98%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics
MSI(1462 1305) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9415
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
7.67% Terrible
Lighting 8.6
Reflection 30
Parallax 10.1
7% 16.2 fps
MRender 12.7
Gravity 12.5
Splatting 8.6
9% 11.3 fps
Poor: 5%
This bench: 7.67%
Great: 9%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN810 SDCPNRY-1T00-1032 1TB
237GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 61470000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1706 1469 1278 1356 1364 1337 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
398% Outstanding
Read 3,582
Write 2951
Mixed 2,579
SusWrite 1,418
588% 2,632 MB/s
4K Read 77.1
4K Write 216
4K Mixed 102
362% 132 MB/s
DQ Read 1,457
DQ Write 1,108
DQ Mixed 1,312
973% 1,292 MB/s
Poor: 288%
This bench: 398%
Great: 583%
WD My Passport 25E2 4TB
3.5TB free, PID 25e2
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 64 65 64 63 63 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
42.3% Average
Read 85.2
Write 57.2
Mixed 55.4
SusWrite 64.6
85% 65.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 0.6
197% 2.17 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 42.3%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A2K43EB1-CWE 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
79.9% Very good
MC Read 31.2
MC Write 34.1
MC Mixed 29.9
91% 31.7 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 22.7
SC Mixed 11.2
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 184
22% 184 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 79.9%
Great: 106%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 24: 3R 3G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
24% 14% 42 212 119 360 17.3" 1920 1080 AUOE295
History: Score 6: 0R 1G 3B | Score 24: 3R 3G 0B
Typical MS-17K3 Builds (Compare 3,335 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI MS-17K3

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