MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (4th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 96 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 46%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics47.1% 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 Drive47.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory7.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150518
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateJun 22 '20 at 16:24
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 29%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6200 Six-Core-$40
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.1 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
46% Average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 29.7
2-Core 51.3
38% 52.8 Pts
4-Core 85.7
8-Core 108
12% 96.8 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 46%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-$200
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 446.14
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.1% Average
Lighting 50.1
Reflection 38.3
Parallax 78.7
41% 55.7 fps
MRender 68
Gravity 76.4
Splatting 72.7
59% 72.4 fps
Poor: 62%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV500240G 240GB
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 003056RA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 232 95 93 86 43 36 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
47.9% Average
Read 406
Write 367
Mixed 311
SusWrite 97.5
66% 296 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 27.1
4K Mixed 14.4
64% 20.8 MB/s
DQ Read 155
DQ Write 133
DQ Mixed 123
98% 137 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 89%
Kingston SUV500240G 240GB
31GB free
Firmware: 003056RI
SusWrite @10s intervals: 250 57 75 123 52 90 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Read 405
Write 385
Mixed 161
SusWrite 108
59% 265 MB/s
4K Read 20
4K Write 27.4
4K Mixed 22.9
74% 23.4 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 144
DQ Mixed 117
93% 128 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 89%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-490.A00LF Corsair CMX4GX3M2B1600C9 9905403-490.A00LF Corsair CMX4GX3M2B1600C9 12GB
667, 667, 667, 667 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
28.8% Poor
MC Read 11
MC Write 8.4
MC Mixed 10.6
29% 10 GB/s
SC Read 4.4
SC Write 5.4
SC Mixed 7.9
17% 5.9 GB/s
Latency 85.8
47% 85.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 48%

 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 442 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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