MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 53.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics30.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive71.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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 (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141216
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateMar 14 '18 at 02:30
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 75.1
1-Core 55.1
2-Core 100
49% 76.8 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 220
26% 200 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
CLim: 940 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing below potential (67th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 41.1
Reflection 29.7
Parallax 50.7
34% 40.5 fps
MRender 23.9
Gravity 32
Splatting 31.1
24% 29 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 34%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
71.8% Very good
Read 479
Write 377
Mixed 395
93% 417 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 45.2
4K Mixed 18.4
93% 31.2 MB/s
DQ Read 34.5
DQ Write 54.8
DQ Mixed 17.9
21% 35.7 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 71.8%
Great: 115%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-012.A00LF 9905471-006.A00LF 8GB
667, 667 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
19.7% Very poor
MC Read 7.1
MC Write 5.9
MC Mixed 5.6
18% 6.2 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 4.5
SC Mixed 5.2
14% 5.07 GB/s
Latency 90.2
44% 90.2 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 19.7%
Great: 53%

 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 2,302 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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