MSI 970A-G43 (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 (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 61.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive47.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory6.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160108
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 15 '18 at 18:23
Run Duration62 Seconds
Run User SRB-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
61.6% Good
Memory 89.7
1-Core 73.6
2-Core 127
61% 96.6 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 363
32% 273 Pts
64-Core 368
23% 368 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 64%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
71GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
47.7% Average
Read 284
Write 158
Mixed 208
48% 216 MB/s
4K Read 24.2
4K Write 64.7
4K Mixed 10.4
84% 33.1 MB/s
DQ Read 23.7
DQ Write 98.3
DQ Mixed 13
24% 45 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
32.2% Below average
MC Read 11.2
MC Write 10.4
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 10.7
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 67.7
59% 67.7 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 32.2%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A-G43 (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 632 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693) - $72

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $260
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