MSI 970A-G46 (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 way below expectations (5th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 95 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 a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 35.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics23% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (49%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory8.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131008
Uptime6 Days
Run DateMay 11 '23 at 09:56
Run Duration210 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 49%

 PC Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
35.4% Below average
Memory 50
1-Core 38.9
2-Core 72.9
34% 53.9 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 154
17% 135 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 35.4%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-$101
Asus(1043 85D2) 2GB
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 531.41
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
23% Poor
Lighting 28.7
Reflection 30.6
Parallax 30.4
23% 29.9 fps
MRender 32.4
Gravity 30.4
Splatting 21
22% 27.9 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 23%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
13GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF2204RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 242
Write 205
Mixed 169
46% 205 MB/s
4K Read 9
4K Write 9.4
4K Mixed 5.6
26% 8 MB/s
DQ Read 15.6
DQ Write 5.9
DQ Mixed 14.8
10% 12.1 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 56%
SanDisk Cruzer Edge 16GB
15GB free, PID 556b
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 23.3
Write 13.5
Mixed 10
18% 15.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1.7
114% 2.37 MB/s
Poor: 6% Great: 13%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. KHX1866C10D3/4G BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 16GB
933, 800, 933, 800 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
29.9% Poor
MC Read 11.2
MC Write 10.2
MC Mixed 12.4
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 4
SC Mixed 7.3
16% 5.53 GB/s
Latency 161
25% 161 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.9%
Great: 49%

 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 439 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $376
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