MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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.
Graphics32.3% 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 Drive42% 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 (61%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160108
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 11 '18 at 17:32
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 61%

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core-$150
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 81.1
1-Core 64.6
2-Core 102
53% 82.4 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 154
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7950-$290
Sapphire(174B E210) 3GB
CLim: 950 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
32.3% Below average
Lighting 42.4
Reflection 30.3
Parallax 50.9
34% 41.2 fps
MRender 28.7
Gravity 35.9
Splatting 37
28% 33.9 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 32%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
170GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 216 228 213 189 196 203 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42% Average
Read 172
Write 253
Mixed 159
SusWrite 207
45% 198 MB/s
4K Read 18.5
4K Write 20.7
4K Mixed 20.2
65% 19.8 MB/s
DQ Read 32.1
DQ Write 63
DQ Mixed 44.1
34% 46.4 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 42%
Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 11.4
MC Mixed 16.2
42% 14.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11
26% 9.07 GB/s
Latency 78.5
51% 78.5 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 41%
Great: 61%

 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 628 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: 80% - Excellent Total price: $215
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