MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive41.2% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130328
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 19 '17 at 16:57
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 45%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 77.4
1-Core 59
2-Core 117
52% 84.3 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 270
29% 233 Pts
64-Core 267
16% 267 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
MSI(1462 2847) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 385.28
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 22.1
Reflection 18.8
27% 20.5 fps
Poor: 24% Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
41.2% Average
Read 294
Write 95.1
Mixed 120
37% 170 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 61.5
4K Mixed 8.72
74% 30 MB/s
DQ Read 26.2
DQ Write 94.5
DQ Mixed 10.4
22% 43.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 75%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
126GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
82.9% Excellent
Read 141
Write 148
Mixed 111
100% 133 MB/s
4K Read 0.25
4K Write 0.58
4K Mixed 0.16
39% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 82.9%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.3% Average
MC Read 18
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 14.4
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 9.5
24% 8.47 GB/s
Latency 85.4
47% 85.4 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 70%

 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 628 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: 80% - Excellent Total price: $215
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