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 way below expectations (5th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 95 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 47.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive114% 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.
Very high background CPU (35%). 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.
SystemMicro-Star Prestige 15 A10SC
MotherboardMSI MS-16S3  (all builds)
Memory8.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191118
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJun 10 '21 at 12:31
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 35%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing way below expectations (5th 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 1.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
47.6% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 53.8
2-Core 87.2
46% 70.7 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 172
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 85%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G-1032 512GB
47GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 11111000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 641 518 522 536 492 504 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 651
Write 686
Mixed 500
SusWrite 535
134% 593 MB/s
4K Read 29.5
4K Write 67.7
4K Mixed 42.3
135% 46.5 MB/s
DQ Read 348
DQ Write 225
DQ Mixed 282
212% 285 MB/s
Poor: 158%
This bench: 114%
Great: 264%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GS6DJR8N-VK 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
38% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 14
37% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 11.9
SC Mixed 13
33% 11.5 GB/s
Latency 98.8
40% 98.8 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 38%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16S3 Builds (Compare 507 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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