MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 53.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics54.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive35.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20130328
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 23 '18 at 21:23
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53.3% Above average
Memory 80
1-Core 32
2-Core 82.3
43% 64.8 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 179
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 417.35
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
54.9% Above average
Lighting 67.7
Reflection 68.5
Parallax 66.2
55% 67.5 fps
MRender 69.9
Gravity 63.7
Splatting 65.8
54% 66.4 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$28
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 184 55 55 55 56 56 MB/s
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
35.8% Below average
Read 281
Write 101
Mixed 92
SusWrite 76.7
30% 138 MB/s
4K Read 13.7
4K Write 31.9
4K Mixed 14.7
56% 20.1 MB/s
DQ Read 47.3
DQ Write 66.8
DQ Mixed 67.4
48% 60.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 35.8%
Great: 85%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
63GB free
Firmware: 18.01H18
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 69 69 70 70 70 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Read 126
Write 126
Mixed 75.8
SusWrite 69.9
73% 99.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
181% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial ST102464BA160B.16F 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
29.4% Poor
MC Read 10.8
MC Write 9.4
MC Mixed 9.3
28% 9.83 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 8.4
21% 7.37 GB/s
Latency 80.6
50% 80.6 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 29.4%
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 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% - Very good Total price: $217
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