MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.4% 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 Drive63.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160108
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateApr 18 '18 at 17:18
Run Duration221 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%
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 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core-$150
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 64.8
2-Core 120
56% 89.2 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 197
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.2.1
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.4% Average
Lighting 46.5
Reflection 66
Parallax 77
38% 63.2 fps
MRender 66.7
Gravity 56
Splatting 55.7
48% 59.5 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX100 512GB-$200
71GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
63.5% Good
Read 294
Write 360
Mixed 267
69% 307 MB/s
4K Read 24.8
4K Write 59.5
4K Mixed 17.4
91% 33.9 MB/s
DQ Read 27.5
DQ Write 95.1
DQ Mixed 18.7
27% 47.1 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 107%
Intel X25-E Extreme 64GB
46GB free
Firmware: 045C8860 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
43.7% Average
Read 219
Write 175
Mixed 159
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 18.3
4K Write 47.7
4K Mixed 17.3
75% 27.8 MB/s
DQ Read 20.1
DQ Write 52.2
DQ Mixed 16.9
18% 29.7 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 56%
WL500GLSA64100 540GB
429GB free
Firmware: 02.02Y.0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
57.5% Above average
Read 126
Write 73.9
Mixed 78.2
69% 92.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.94
4K Write 2.69
4K Mixed 0.47
141% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 66%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
311GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
70.1% Very good
Read 104
Write 140
Mixed 39
69% 94.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.56
4K Write 2.97
4K Mixed 0.36
119% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 70.1%
Great: 75%
WL1000GSA3272C 1TB
203GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
44.2% Average
Read 79.5
Write 74.2
Mixed 29
45% 60.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 2.07
4K Mixed 0.31
89% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 44.2%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.5% Average
MC Read 18.2
MC Write 12
MC Mixed 15.3
43% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 10.4
26% 9.07 GB/s
Latency 74.6
54% 74.6 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 62%

 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 632 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: 75% - Very good Total price: $260
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