MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics46.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateDec 13 '19 at 23:40
Run Duration107 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 81.8
1-Core 65.5
2-Core 120
56% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 197
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Gigabyte(1458 3679) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.30
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.1% Average
Lighting 55.3
Reflection 65.5
Parallax 62.2
45% 61 fps
MRender 72.5
Gravity 54.8
Splatting 51.9
48% 59.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.1%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 3TB (2016)-$84
1TB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 64 91 84 64 108 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
59.4% Above average
Read 126
Write 134
Mixed 62.5
SusWrite 80.8
74% 101 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
130% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 11.6
MC Mixed 13.6
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 7.1
SC Mixed 9.7
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 77.3
52% 77.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 40%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A-G46 (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 441 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693) - $88

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $376
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