MSI 970 GAMING (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 as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 65.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive80.2% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory9.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.9 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150512
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 07 '17 at 13:54
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
65.8% Good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 67.3
2-Core 131
60% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 428
40% 330 Pts
64-Core 427
26% 427 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 65.8%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB-$70
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
80.2% Excellent
Read 496
Write 361
Mixed 394
93% 417 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 70.9
4K Mixed 20.7
113% 41.3 MB/s
DQ Read 146
DQ Write 78.8
DQ Mixed 19.9
40% 81.7 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 80.2%
Great: 119%
Seagate Expansion 1TB
129GB free
Firmware: 9300
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
42.7% Average
Read 72.7
Write 76
Mixed 80.5
58% 76.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.34
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.21
65% 0.69 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 66%
WD Green 1TB (2010)-$139
110GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
50.5% Above average
Read 88.2
Write 88
Mixed 82.6
65% 86.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.11
4K Mixed 0.17
61% 0.59 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G KHX1866C10D3/8G 12GB
933, 933 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.8% Below average
MC Read 12.3
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 9.8
32% 11 GB/s
SC Read 10.6
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 10.7
28% 9.63 GB/s
Latency 68.6
58% 68.6 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 33.8%
Great: 60%

 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
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