MSI MS-1541

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 95.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive295% 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.
CPU throttled at 77% 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 GE66 Dragonshield 10SFS
MotherboardMSI MS-1541  (all builds)
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210310
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 03 '21 at 09:49
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU9%
CPU Throttled 77%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10980HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
95.5% Outstanding
Memory 92.7
1-Core 130
2-Core 260
90% 161 Pts
4-Core 529
8-Core 880
86% 704 Pts
64-Core 1,352
84% 1,352 Pts
Poor: 64%
This bench: 95.5%
Great: 96%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 2TB
1TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1667 1836 1856 1873 1862 1517 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
295% Outstanding
Read 2,184
Write 1,915
Mixed 1,454
SusWrite 1,768
411% 1,830 MB/s
4K Read 42.5
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 60.7
198% 69.3 MB/s
DQ Read 957
DQ Write 775
DQ Mixed 542
494% 758 MB/s
Poor: 141%
This bench: 295%
Great: 531%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A2K43DB1-CWE 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
99% Outstanding
MC Read 37.1
MC Write 39.9
MC Mixed 28.7
101% 35.2 GB/s
SC Read 19.4
SC Write 43.7
SC Mixed 30.6
89% 31.2 GB/s
Latency 62.8
64% 62.8 ns
Poor: 72%
This bench: 99%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-1541 Builds (Compare 1,022 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-1541

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $295Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $179Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback