MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 64.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics35.5% 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 Drive54.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151221
Uptime28 Days
Run DateMar 05 '17 at 05:13
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd 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 (99th percentile)
64.6% Good
Memory 91.3
1-Core 69.3
2-Core 126
60% 95.6 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 268
31% 240 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 64.6%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380X-$120
Asus(1043 04F7) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 950 MHz, MLim: 1425 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 16.6
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
35.5% Below average
Lighting 44.1
Reflection 48.5
Parallax 55.2
36% 49.3 fps
MRender 49.1
Gravity 42.5
Splatting 37.6
35% 43.1 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 35.5%
Great: 40%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z22000RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
54.9% Above average
Read 485
Write 196
Mixed 281
70% 321 MB/s
4K Read 23.6
4K Write 60.4
4K Mixed 3.73
73% 29.3 MB/s
DQ Read 23.2
DQ Write 142
DQ Mixed 3.7
26% 56.3 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
880GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 178
Write 177
Mixed 166
131% 174 MB/s
4K Read 1.26
4K Write 2.69
4K Mixed 0.37
144% 1.44 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 102%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.3% Average
MC Read 20.4
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 18.1
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 12
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 65.2
61% 65.2 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 GAMING (MS-7693) Builds (Compare 2,303 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $289
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