MSI MS-16S3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive184% 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.
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.
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.
SystemMicro-Star Prestige 15 A10SC
MotherboardMSI MS-16S3  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191118
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateSep 20 '21 at 18:42
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th 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 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
70.4% Very good
Memory 79.2
1-Core 127
2-Core 218
80% 141 Pts
4-Core 337
8-Core 458
50% 398 Pts
64-Core 541
34% 541 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 85%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-1T00-1032 1TB
616GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 11111000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 981 1024 1050 1072 941 698 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
184% Outstanding
Read 718
Write 672
Mixed 696
SusWrite 961
172% 762 MB/s
4K Read 48.2
4K Write 118
4K Mixed 68.5
223% 78.3 MB/s
DQ Read 788
DQ Write 424
DQ Mixed 609
452% 607 MB/s
Poor: 182%
This bench: 184%
Great: 322%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73% Very good
MC Read 29.2
MC Write 27.5
MC Mixed 21
74% 25.9 GB/s
SC Read 16.7
SC Write 30.1
SC Mixed 22.2
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 82.1
49% 82.1 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 73%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 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
0% 0% 0 5 3 64 0" 1536 801
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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