MSI 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 60.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.56% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive85.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
SystemMSI MS-7974
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974)  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160704
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 24 '21 at 18:52
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4350-$57
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
60.1% Good
Memory 84
1-Core 75
2-Core 143
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 225
29% 217 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 60.1%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
EVGA(3842 2713) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 461.92
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.56% Terrible
Lighting 4.3
Reflection 2.8
Parallax 4.6
4% 3.9 fps
MRender 4.3
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 5
4% 4.4 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.56%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 128GB-$70
62GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 253 262 259 275 276 275 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
85.9% Excellent
Read 424
Write 349
Mixed 272
SusWrite 267
73% 328 MB/s
4K Read 31.3
4K Write 64.8
4K Mixed 39
132% 45 MB/s
DQ Read 282
DQ Write 242
DQ Mixed 247
189% 257 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 85.9%
Great: 119%
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
177GB free
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 364 273 268 272 274 274 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
95.1% Outstanding
Read 441
Write 409
Mixed 372
SusWrite 288
85% 377 MB/s
4K Read 36.3
4K Write 76.2
4K Mixed 46.9
156% 53.1 MB/s
DQ Read 268
DQ Write 243
DQ Mixed 184
158% 232 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 95.1%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D18ADS3J.8FE 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48% Average
MC Read 22.6
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 17.7
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.1
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 14.9
33% 11.5 GB/s
Latency 73.5
54% 73.5 ns
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48%
Great: 71%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974) Builds (Compare 198 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 83% - Excellent Total price: $205
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