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 way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 67.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive135% 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 76% 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)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190919
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 13 '19 at 22:09
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 76%

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-10210U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
67.5% Good
Memory 72.5
1-Core 129
2-Core 228
79% 143 Pts
4-Core 342
8-Core 461
51% 402 Pts
64-Core 457
28% 457 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design
MSI(1462 1297) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 26.21.14.3190
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 56.1
Reflection 46.1
Parallax 43.2
46% 48.5 fps
Gravity 43.3
Splatting 45.3
39% 44.3 fps
Poor: 25% Great: 43%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston RBUSNS8154P3512GJ 512GB
393GB free (System drive)
Firmware: E8FK11.C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 603 502 510 500 505 505 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
135% Outstanding
Read 545
Write 641
Mixed 572
SusWrite 521
129% 570 MB/s
4K Read 31.7
4K Write 72
4K Mixed 43.3
142% 49 MB/s
DQ Read 921
DQ Write 746
DQ Mixed 809
612% 826 MB/s
Poor: 76%
This bench: 135%
Great: 148%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix H9CCNNNCLGALAR-NVD 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB Row of chips LPDDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
72.6% Very good
MC Read 27.3
MC Write 27.8
MC Mixed 22.7
74% 25.9 GB/s
SC Read 17.5
SC Write 28.8
SC Mixed 23.2
66% 23.2 GB/s
Latency 95.8
42% 95.8 ns
Poor: 52%
This bench: 72.6%
Great: 71%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 11%
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Desktop
Desktop 66%
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Workstation
Workstation 10%
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Motherboard: MSI MS-14C1

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