Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics8.92% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive43.3% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120928
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 14 '18 at 11:40
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-5600K APU-$250
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
53.1% Above average
Memory 73.2
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 102
50% 78.9 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 197
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 200
12% 200 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7750
Sapphire(174B E245) 1GB
CLim: 800 MHz, MLim: 1125 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
8.92% Terrible
Lighting 10
Reflection 13
Parallax 13.5
8% 12.2 fps
MRender 11.5
Gravity 9
Splatting 16.2
10% 12.2 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 8.92%
Great: 9%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
125GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3G37R5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 83 88 91 81 54 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
43.3% Average
Read 183
Write 173
Mixed 88.7
SusWrite 80.4
29% 131 MB/s
4K Read 23.1
4K Write 37.2
4K Mixed 28.9
92% 29.7 MB/s
DQ Read 31.7
DQ Write 68.6
DQ Mixed 37.2
32% 45.8 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 88%
Hitachi HDS721010DLE630 1TB-$150
815GB free
Firmware: MS2OA610
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 88 90 94 84 54 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
76.8% Very good
Read 185
Write 169
Mixed 36.8
SusWrite 83.1
86% 118 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
118% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 76.8%
Great: 99%
WD WD75 00AARS-00Y5B 750GB
256GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 61 61 60 62 59 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
29% Poor
Read 40.7
Write 45.5
Mixed 40
SusWrite 60.3
34% 46.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
97% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 29%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 933 MHz clocked @ 1 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
21.6% Poor
MC Read 9.6
MC Write 4
MC Mixed 7
20% 6.87 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 4.1
SC Mixed 8.2
18% 6.13 GB/s
Latency 94.2
42% 94.2 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 21.6%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-F2A55M-DS2 Builds (Compare 233 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 - $75

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 48% - Average Total price: $353
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