MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 52.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics43.6% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151221
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 12 '22 at 21:53
Run Duration223 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Memory 72
1-Core 42.3
2-Core 116
47% 76.6 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 156
25% 180 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Nvidia(10DE 1116) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 471.96
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
43.6% Average
Lighting 52.6
Reflection 62.2
Parallax 62.3
43% 59 fps
MRender 63.9
Gravity 55.8
Splatting 48.6
45% 56.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 43.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Galax GXTA1C0240A 240GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM12.2
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 206
Write 260
Mixed 209
50% 225 MB/s
4K Read 11
4K Write 24.6
4K Mixed 12.6
46% 16.1 MB/s
DQ Read 240
DQ Write 164
DQ Mixed 39.8
74% 148 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 94%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
598GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 149 163 158 166 168 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
97% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 150
Mixed 79.1
SusWrite 162
104% 142 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 97%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
28.9% Poor
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 10.8
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 4.8
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 7.3
18% 6.17 GB/s
Latency 96.9
41% 96.9 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 GAMING (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 2,303 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $289
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $182Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $30Corsair 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
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback