MSI 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 61.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics15.6% 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 Drive60.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7974
MotherboardMSI 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974)  (all builds)
Memory3.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160704
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 18 '18 at 20:45
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th 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, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
61.9% Good
Memory 88.7
1-Core 71.1
2-Core 136
61% 98.5 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 289
30% 241 Pts
64-Core 283
18% 283 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 550-$79
MSI(1462 8A90) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1203 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.6.1
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
15.6% Very poor
Lighting 15.6
Reflection 29.3
Parallax 19.7
13% 21.5 fps
MRender 28.7
Gravity 14.2
Splatting 32.5
21% 25.1 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 15.6%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 255 54 55 55 56 50 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
60.6% Good
Read 386
Write 346
Mixed 270
SusWrite 87.5
61% 272 MB/s
4K Read 25.9
4K Write 75.5
4K Mixed 19.6
104% 40.3 MB/s
DQ Read 164
DQ Write 240
DQ Mixed 130
118% 178 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 60.6%
Great: 85%
Spcc Solid State Disk 120GB
71GB free
Firmware: SBFM71.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 230 53 78 53 50 54 MB/s
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
60.4% Good
Read 392
Write 362
Mixed 280
SusWrite 86.4
62% 280 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 76.4
4K Mixed 21.9
102% 40.2 MB/s
DQ Read 163
DQ Write 236
DQ Mixed 134
120% 178 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 83%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
929GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 132 130 130 132 131 131 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
75.2% Very good
Read 131
Write 130
Mixed 62.1
SusWrite 131
83% 113 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 75.2%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.8% Below average
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 9.1
28% 9.77 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 9.9
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 68.8
58% 68.8 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 30.8%
Great: 64%

 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)

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