MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 54%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory0.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime1.5 Days
Run DateDec 09 '19 at 23:41
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 B50
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
54% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 53.1
2-Core 105
51% 79.9 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 157
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 54%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2010)-$128
645GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 05.01D05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 97 92 102 104 105 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
63.9% Good
Read 129
Write 26.8
Mixed 50
SusWrite 93.5
55% 74.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.8
134% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.1% Below average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 8
MC Mixed 12.8
34% 11.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 8.5
23% 8.07 GB/s
Latency 78.3
51% 78.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 34.1%
Great: 63%

 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 437 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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