MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 58.3%, 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A SLI Krait Edition (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory3.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151208
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 09 '19 at 03:34
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 82.6
1-Core 66.4
2-Core 113
55% 87.5 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 261
28% 224 Pts
64-Core 256
16% 256 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Dell(1028 3512) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 430.39
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 37.5
Reflection 30.8
Parallax 40.2
31% 36.2 fps
MRender 38
Gravity 37.1
Splatting 35
30% 36.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$36
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC3E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 58 65 68 77 75 78 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
46.3% Average
Read 91
Write 101
Mixed 59
SusWrite 70.3
59% 80.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 70%
WD My Passport Essential USB 3.0 750GB
614GB free, PID 0730
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 27 28 27 26 26 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
10.9% Very poor
Read 28
Write 19.2
Mixed 17.5
SusWrite 26.7
30% 22.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.3
22% 0.37 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 10.9%
Great: 35%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27% Poor
MC Read 9
MC Write 8.6
MC Mixed 8.2
25% 8.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 8.1
22% 7.7 GB/s
Latency 75.9
53% 75.9 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 27%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A SLI Krait Edition (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 252 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition (MS-7693)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $226
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