MSI MS-16H2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 55.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.93% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive56% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-16H2  (all builds)
MotherboardMicro-Star MS-16H2
Memory1.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140321
Uptime8.5 Days
Run DateMay 25 '19 at 15:30
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4700HQ-$370
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
55.9% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 72.2
2-Core 110
56% 87.5 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 229
26% 202 Pts
64-Core 274
17% 274 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
MSI(1462 1102) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
2.93% Terrible
Lighting 2.87
Reflection 20.3
Parallax 4.69
2% 9.29 fps
MRender 6.62
Gravity 1.97
Splatting 6.09
4% 4.89 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.93%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba HG6 SATA M.2 128GB
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JUXA0102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 161 161 120 21 69 75 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
56% Above average
Read 280
Write 284
Mixed 385
SusWrite 101
59% 263 MB/s
4K Read 19.1
4K Write 49.4
4K Mixed 27.9
91% 32.1 MB/s
DQ Read 343
DQ Write 112
DQ Mixed 258
183% 238 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 56%
Great: 98%
WD Black 2.5" 750GB (2013)-$62
548GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 110 113 113 115 113 115 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
62.2% Good
Read 104
Write 95.3
Mixed 73.5
SusWrite 113
71% 96.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
168% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 62.2%
Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston MSI16D3LS1KBG/8G MSI16D3LS1KBG/4G 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
37.6% Below average
MC Read 13.7
MC Write 13.8
MC Mixed 11.8
37% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 10
SC Mixed 9.8
26% 9.13 GB/s
Latency 79.3
50% 79.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 37.6%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-16H2 Builds (Compare 154 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: MSI MS-16H2

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