MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 1%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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.
Graphics4.47% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
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 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.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 21 '20 at 22:31
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X3 445-$100
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
48.9% Average
Memory 76.4
1-Core 45
2-Core 89.2
46% 70.2 Pts
4-Core 127
8-Core 130
17% 128 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
XFX(1682 238A) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 341.74
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
4.47% Terrible
Lighting 5.4
Reflection 8
Parallax 1.75
4% 5.05 fps
MRender 7.81
Gravity 3.7
Splatting 5.52
5% 5.68 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.47%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3160811AS 160GB-$45
130GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.AAE
SusWrite @10s intervals: 41 47 46 55 51 43 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
24.4% Poor
Read 38
Write 49.9
Mixed 25.2
SusWrite 47
29% 40 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.7
103% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 40%
USB DISK 2.0 8GB
1GB free, PID 4200
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.3 3.5 3.4 3.2 3.3 3.5 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
4.47% Terrible
Read 18.7
Write 10.7
Mixed 5.8
SusWrite 3.2
11% 9.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.5
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
17% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.47%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-001.A00LF 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 11.5
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 7.8
19% 6.8 GB/s
Latency 87.6
46% 87.6 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 30%
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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