MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 57.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics24.4% 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 Drive63.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory9.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160108
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJul 14 '19 at 06:23
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way below expectations (20th 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 (68th percentile)
57.1% Above average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 60.4
2-Core 110
54% 84.3 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 212
26% 197 Pts
64-Core 215
13% 215 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270X-$199
CLim: 1070 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
24.4% Poor
Lighting 30.1
Reflection 28.4
Parallax 34.9
24% 31.1 fps
MRender 26.2
Gravity 28
Splatting 33
24% 29 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 227 170 153 159 156 157 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
63.9% Good
Read 293
Write 261
Mixed 285
SusWrite 170
57% 252 MB/s
4K Read 22.1
4K Write 54.4
4K Mixed 30.5
101% 35.7 MB/s
DQ Read 239
DQ Write 214
DQ Mixed 22.6
73% 159 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 115%
WD WD5000AVDS-63U7B1 500GB
124GB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 17 14 21 21 20 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
20.6% Poor
Read 53.7
Write 12.5
Mixed 16
SusWrite 18.1
18% 25.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.3
61% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 20.6%
Great: 52%
WD My Passport 259F 1TB
801GB free, PID 259f
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 29 30 30 30 30 30 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
14.7% Very poor
Read 30.2
Write 28.3
Mixed 24.5
SusWrite 29.7
38% 28.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
70% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 14.7%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.7% Average
MC Read 19.2
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 17.1
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 10.8
26% 9.03 GB/s
Latency 76
53% 76 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 72%

 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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