MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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 48.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics13.4% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 (68%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130107
Uptime9.9 Days
Run DateAug 18 '18 at 04:17
Run Duration102 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 68%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd 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 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
48.9% Average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 51.1
2-Core 57.2
43% 61.4 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 127
17% 129 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7770
PwrHis(1787 201C) 1GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1125 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
13.4% Very poor
Lighting 16.5
Reflection 16.6
Parallax 22.5
13% 18.5 fps
MRender 13.6
Gravity 15.3
Splatting 18.7
13% 15.8 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 13.4%
Great: 14%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB-$100
1GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 506ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 125
Write 176
Mixed 184
36% 162 MB/s
4K Read 14.9
4K Write 31.4
4K Mixed 23.7
70% 23.3 MB/s
DQ Read 30.9
DQ Write 87
DQ Mixed 28.7
31% 48.9 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 87%
WD Blue 250GB (2010)-$37
28GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 100
Write 91
Mixed 50.8
60% 80.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.5
96% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Team-Elite-1333 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
32.4% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 9.9
MC Mixed 11.8
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 9.9
22% 7.87 GB/s
Latency 88.6
45% 88.6 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 54%

 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 438 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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