MSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 67.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics22.6% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory9 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160108
Uptime2 Days
Run DateOct 04 '18 at 13:57
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (55th 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 4.4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
67.1% Good
Memory 88
1-Core 76.6
2-Core 153
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 265
8-Core 291
36% 278 Pts
64-Core 328
20% 328 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 67.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Nvidia(10DE 1033) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 399.7
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
22.6% Poor
Lighting 19.2
Reflection 38.2
Parallax 51.3
16% 36.3 fps
MRender 53.4
Gravity 47.5
Splatting 35.5
36% 45.5 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 22.6%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX300 240GB-$43
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M2CR010
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 490
Write 382
Mixed 413
95% 428 MB/s
4K Read 29.1
4K Write 74.7
4K Mixed 40.8
136% 48.2 MB/s
DQ Read 275
DQ Write 242
DQ Mixed 226
178% 248 MB/s
Poor: 65% Great: 114%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
249GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 132
Write 79.5
Mixed 77.2
72% 96.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.8
190% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD Blue 2.5" 320GB (2010)-$18
193GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 73.2
Write 24
Mixed 52
38% 49.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
128% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 47%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX 12GB
667, 800, 667, 800 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.7% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 15.9
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 13
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 69.5
58% 69.5 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 61%

 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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