Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics21.7% 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 Drive64.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Very high background CPU (76%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory10.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors, 1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130715
Uptime1.5 Days
Run DateApr 24 '17 at 22:00
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 76%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
53% Above average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 39.4
2-Core 79.8
44% 65.9 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 211
23% 182 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270X-$199
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.2.1
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
21.7% Poor
Lighting 26.2
Reflection 21.3
Parallax 35.8
21% 27.7 fps
MRender 21.4
Gravity 32
Splatting 28.3
22% 27.2 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0CB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
64.3% Good
Read 480
Write 312
Mixed 334
83% 376 MB/s
4K Read 30.7
4K Write 32.5
4K Mixed 15.2
83% 26.1 MB/s
DQ Read 33.1
DQ Write 41.9
DQ Mixed 15.1
18% 30 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 118%
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
15GB free
Firmware: EXT0CB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
63.8% Good
Read 479
Write 207
Mixed 329
74% 338 MB/s
4K Read 30.8
4K Write 37.1
4K Mixed 18.9
90% 28.9 MB/s
DQ Read 147
DQ Write 81
DQ Mixed 43.1
51% 90.5 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 63.8%
Great: 118%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
713GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
73.2% Very good
Read 129
Write 125
Mixed 113
92% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.16
4K Write 1.93
4K Mixed 0.47
137% 1.19 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 73.2%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9965525-018.A 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
30.6% Below average
MC Read 14
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 11.7
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 6
SC Write 4.8
SC Mixed 6.9
17% 5.9 GB/s
Latency 83.6
48% 83.6 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 85%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,402 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $436
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