MSI MS-14C1

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 (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 42.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive125% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). 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 14 A10SC
MotherboardMSI MS-14C1  (all builds)
Memory9.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit barev,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200518
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 09 '21 at 20:35
Run Duration212 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 15%
CPU Throttled 68%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th 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 1.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
42.7% Average
Memory 57.7
1-Core 72.9
2-Core 115
49% 81.7 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 212
23% 182 Pts
64-Core 237
15% 237 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics
MSI(1462 1297) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.6911
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 3.6
Reflection 55
Parallax 4.4
3% 21 fps
Gravity 4.1
Splatting 4.8
4% 4.45 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZVLQ512HALU-00000 512GB
339GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FXV7000Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 923 995 320 282 244 240 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
125% Outstanding
Read 1,012
Write 845
Mixed 860
SusWrite 501
180% 805 MB/s
4K Read 21.4
4K Write 59.5
4K Mixed 43.8
120% 41.6 MB/s
DQ Read 441
DQ Write 270
DQ Mixed 308
242% 339 MB/s
Poor: 82%
This bench: 125%
Great: 206%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNCLGALAR-NVD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
55% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 23.3
MC Mixed 19.3
61% 21.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 12.2
SC Mixed 12.3
30% 10.5 GB/s
Latency 135
30% 135 ns
Poor: 52%
This bench: 55%
Great: 71%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 18: 2R 1G 5B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
18% 10% 77 150 46 30 27.2" 1920 1080 GSM7706 LG HDR 4K
History: Score 15: 1R 1G 7B | Score 18: 2R 1G 5B
Typical MS-14C1 Builds (Compare 193 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-14C1

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