MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 60.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive44.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (51%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateOct 16 '21 at 05:23
Run Duration221 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 51%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.1 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
60.5% Good
Memory 85
1-Core 54.1
2-Core 110
53% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 270
30% 235 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 60.5%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 530 Series 180GB
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 84 84 82 83 69 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.3% Average
Read 206
Write 77
Mixed 186
SusWrite 80.8
31% 138 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 45.6
4K Mixed 24.9
94% 31.8 MB/s
DQ Read 27.6
DQ Write 78.7
DQ Mixed 33.6
31% 46.6 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 44.3%
Great: 82%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
181GB free
Firmware: CC49
SusWrite @10s intervals: 83 82 84 80 79 72 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
69.2% Good
Read 161
Write 151
Mixed 70
SusWrite 80.2
84% 115 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.8
157% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBSR F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBSR 16GB
800, 800, 800, 800 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.9% Average
MC Read 19.6
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 17.3
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 12.3
28% 9.73 GB/s
Latency 71.9
56% 71.9 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.9%
Great: 64%

 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 442 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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