Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 58.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive42% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150427
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 21 '17 at 18:29
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 860K-$51
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Memory 78.9
1-Core 72.8
2-Core 142
59% 97.9 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 223
30% 224 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380-$200
CLim: 1080 MHz, MLim: 1470 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.8.2
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 31% Great: 35%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 120GB-$75
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU03 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 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
42% Average
Read 268
Write 112
Mixed 158
39% 179 MB/s
4K Read 22.1
4K Write 25.8
4K Mixed 18.7
71% 22.2 MB/s
DQ Read 90.2
DQ Write 31
DQ Mixed 20
25% 47.1 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 42%
Great: 77%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
292GB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
81.9% Excellent
Read 143
Write 143
Mixed 132
105% 139 MB/s
4K Read 0.92
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.25
94% 0.89 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 81.9%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
44.2% Average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 18.7
46% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 12.4
28% 9.73 GB/s
Latency 82.6
48% 82.6 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 44.2%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-F2A78M-HD2 Builds (Compare 248 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $88
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