MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 54.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130328
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateJul 19 '18 at 14:45
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
54.3% Above average
Memory 80.9
1-Core 54.9
2-Core 95.8
50% 77.2 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 162
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 265-$105
CLim: 925 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
20.6% Poor
Lighting 24.9
Reflection 26.6
Parallax 30.1
20% 27.2 fps
MRender 24.5
Gravity 19.7
Splatting 31.4
21% 25.2 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 20.6%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
141GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 91 102 93 120 110 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
47.6% Average
Read 63.5
Write 89
Mixed 49
SusWrite 101
55% 75.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 5.2
4K Mixed 2.1
380% 2.83 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
541GB free
Firmware: CC44
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 113
Write 110
Mixed 56.2
69% 93.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 68%
ST950032 5AS 500GB
51GB free, PID 102a
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 25 25 25 25 25 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
11.4% Very poor
Read 25.5
Write 22.5
Mixed 19
SusWrite 25.1
31% 23 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.5
42% 0.5 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 11.4%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.7% Below average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 13.7
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 10.3
24% 8.57 GB/s
Latency 78.9
51% 78.9 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 37.7%
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%
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Desktop
Desktop 64%
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Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693) - $72

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $225
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