MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Graphics54.6% 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 Drive56.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
8 years ago, 8 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateAug 29 '15 at 04:48
Run Duration73 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 131
46% 101 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 301
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 298
18% 298 Pts
Poor: 48% Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 3979) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5560
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
54.6% Above average
Lighting 67.9
Reflection 75
Parallax 64
55% 69 fps
MRender 74.8
Gravity 64.2
Splatting 58.9
53% 66 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot Ignite 480GB-$148
258GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM01.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Read 202
Write 375
Mixed 276
64% 285 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 56.2
4K Mixed 11.1
78% 30 MB/s
DQ Read 23.3
DQ Write 94.4
DQ Mixed 12.3
23% 43.3 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 113%
Typical 970A-G46 (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 439 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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