Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 54.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121026
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateJun 22 '17 at 15:23
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 12%
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 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
54.8% Above average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 58.1
2-Core 109
51% 80.9 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 261
28% 224 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1303 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.4.4
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.5% Average
Lighting 56.2
Reflection 66.4
Parallax 91
46% 71.2 fps
MRender 68.2
Gravity 65.8
Splatting 55.5
51% 63.2 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX100 250GB-$141
143GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
64% Good
Read 398
Write 350
Mixed 271
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 47.1
4K Mixed 16.6
82% 29 MB/s
DQ Read 29.5
DQ Write 78.6
DQ Mixed 18.8
24% 42.3 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 64%
Great: 103%
SanDisk Ultra II 480GB-$39
51GB free
Firmware: X31200RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
52.5% Above average
Read 376
Write 259
Mixed 201
62% 279 MB/s
4K Read 23.2
4K Write 34.6
4K Mixed 11.3
68% 23.1 MB/s
DQ Read 28.6
DQ Write 55.3
DQ Mixed 9.71
16% 31.2 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 108%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
383GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
63.6% Good
Read 104
Write 117
Mixed 103
81% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.74
4K Write 3.13
4K Mixed 0.53
148% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
41.3% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 15
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 10.7
26% 8.93 GB/s
Latency 88.8
45% 88.8 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,400 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: 71% - Very good Total price: $440
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