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MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics29.7% 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 Drive84.8% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7693
MotherboardMSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150512
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateAug 19 '22 at 17:50
Run Duration181 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8370-$175
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
53.3% Above average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 67.1
2-Core 127
53% 88.3 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 279
30% 238 Pts
64-Core 269
17% 269 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
MSI(1462 3205) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.7% Poor
Lighting 37.6
Reflection 39.3
Parallax 35.1
31% 37.3 fps
MRender 31.2
Gravity 38.1
Splatting 32.8
28% 34 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.7%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZVLV256HCHP-000L1 256GB
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5L0QBXV7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 188 151 145 133 127 125 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
84.8% Excellent
Read 917
Write 254
Mixed 262
SusWrite 145
86% 395 MB/s
4K Read 26.3
4K Write 62.8
4K Mixed 13
90% 34 MB/s
DQ Read 408
DQ Write 198
DQ Mixed 352
248% 319 MB/s
Poor: 92%
This bench: 84.8%
Great: 152%
Intel 535 Series 480GB-$180
218GB free
Firmware: RG21
SusWrite @10s intervals: 182 180 179 172 179 132 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
51.1% Above average
Read 372
Write 270
Mixed 293
SusWrite 171
62% 276 MB/s
4K Read 20.1
4K Write 15.7
4K Mixed 17.3
61% 17.7 MB/s
DQ Read 218
DQ Write 99.3
DQ Mixed 112
96% 143 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
36.2% Below average
MC Read 14.6
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 13.2
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 8.7
23% 8.2 GB/s
Latency 100
40% 100 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 36.2%
Great: 63%

 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 2,353 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: 63% - Good Total price: $244
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