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MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 66.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics40.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive42.6% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121031
Uptime3.6 Days
Run DateDec 03 '18 at 16:30
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core-$81
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.75 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
66.1% Good
Memory 91.8
1-Core 78.3
2-Core 137
64% 102 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 235
32% 236 Pts
64-Core 237
15% 237 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Asus(1043 8528) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 417.22
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
40.5% Average
Lighting 52.6
Reflection 51.2
Parallax 45.5
43% 49.8 fps
MRender 44.2
Gravity 46.5
Splatting 41.5
36% 44.1 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 120GB (2018)-$39
54GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UE450000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 141 54 9.5 21 64 64 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
42.6% Average
Read 410
Write 255
Mixed 229
SusWrite 58.8
53% 238 MB/s
4K Read 18.6
4K Write 24.9
4K Mixed 21
68% 21.5 MB/s
DQ Read 22.5
DQ Write 30.6
DQ Mixed 24.8
19% 26 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 53%
OCZ Agility 3 120GB-$102
42GB free
Firmware: 2.22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 104 110 113 115 111 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
46.9% Average
Read 172
Write 149
Mixed 150
SusWrite 112
33% 146 MB/s
4K Read 24.8
4K Write 49.4
4K Mixed 26.4
98% 33.5 MB/s
DQ Read 31.9
DQ Write 108
DQ Mixed 35.4
37% 58.6 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 46.9%
Great: 61%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$34
930GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 57 11 22 67 66 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
76.7% Very good
Read 206
Write 197
Mixed 39
SusWrite 61.3
91% 126 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
139% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 107%
TrekStor DS maxi Xpress 1TB
101GB free, PID 0039
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 110 119 121 119 120 120 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
43.9% Average
Read 94
Write 91.7
Mixed 50.7
SusWrite 118
120% 88.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
74% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GB
667, 667 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
48.5% Average
MC Read 18.9
MC Write 14.8
MC Mixed 17.9
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 10
SC Mixed 12.9
31% 10.8 GB/s
Latency 64.4
62% 64.4 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A-G46 (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 448 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693) - $88

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $383
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