Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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.
Graphics27.8% 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 Drive39.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (47%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140909
Uptime1 Days
Run DateNov 26 '17 at 10:38
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 47%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
53.3% Above average
Memory 78
1-Core 50.3
2-Core 96.9
48% 75.1 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 264
26% 211 Pts
64-Core 257
16% 257 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
MSI(1462 2740) 2GB
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
27.8% Poor
Lighting 35.2
Reflection 31.3
Parallax 42.9
29% 36.4 fps
MRender 27.6
Gravity 29.2
Splatting 36.7
26% 31.2 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 480GB-$175
114GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3FD6SD Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.2% Below average
Read 283
Write 187
Mixed 46.6
38% 172 MB/s
4K Read 20.1
4K Write 23.7
4K Mixed 7.33
52% 17 MB/s
DQ Read 24.2
DQ Write 41.4
DQ Mixed 7.81
13% 24.5 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 92%
WD Black 2.5" 500GB (2011)-$50
21GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
47.6% Average
Read 77.8
Write 87.7
Mixed 25.4
46% 63.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 2.34
4K Mixed 0.24
87% 1 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 65%
WD WD10EURX 1TB-$25
28GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
50.8% Above average
Read 81.1
Write 96.5
Mixed 23.6
49% 67.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.16
4K Write 0.28
4K Mixed 0.2
34% 0.21 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
22% Poor
MC Read 7.2
MC Write 7.1
MC Mixed 6.8
20% 7.03 GB/s
SC Read 4.8
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 6.1
16% 5.47 GB/s
Latency 84.3
47% 84.3 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 22%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3 Builds (Compare 351 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $366
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