MSI MS-14A3

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 (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive82.3% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (59%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star GS43VR 6RE
MotherboardMSI MS-14A3  (all builds)
Memory3.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160715
Uptime6.2 Days
Run DateMar 13 '20 at 19:07
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 59%

 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 58.1
1-Core 80.7
2-Core 152
55% 96.8 Pts
4-Core 268
8-Core 416
42% 342 Pts
64-Core 388
24% 388 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 69%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 EVO M.2 1TB
529GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT21B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 411 405 415 418 419 417 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
82.3% Excellent
Read 410
Write 398
Mixed 355
SusWrite 414
89% 394 MB/s
4K Read 15.9
4K Write 52.1
4K Mixed 38
100% 35.3 MB/s
DQ Read 33.4
DQ Write 328
DQ Mixed 347
219% 236 MB/s
Poor: 84%
This bench: 82.3%
Great: 133%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
914GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 412 411 416 420 421 421 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - drive id incomplete or inconclusive
Read 423
Write 391
Mixed 357
SusWrite 417
294% 397 MB/s
4K Read 28.4
4K Write 57.4
4K Mixed 36
6,246% 40.6 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 321
DQ Mixed 342
3,147% 344 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4SFD8213.C16FAD 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
59.2% Above average
MC Read 22.2
MC Write 23.8
MC Mixed 18.8
62% 21.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 21.5
SC Mixed 17.9
50% 17.3 GB/s
Latency 133
30% 133 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 108%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MS-14A3 Builds (Compare 175 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI MS-14A3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk 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
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