Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

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 (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 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 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive31.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120530
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '18 at 14:50
Run Duration100 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 60.6
2-Core 117
55% 86.9 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 255
29% 227 Pts
64-Core 263
16% 263 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
166GB free
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
56.8% Above average
Read 293
Write 307
Mixed 274
65% 291 MB/s
4K Read 28
4K Write 38
4K Mixed 15.9
83% 27.3 MB/s
DQ Read 30.3
DQ Write 55.6
DQ Mixed 15.8
20% 33.9 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 56.8%
Great: 124%
Intel 320 Series 120GB-$89
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 4PC10362 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
31.1% Below average
Read 163
Write 127
Mixed 148
32% 146 MB/s
4K Read 14.3
4K Write 29.9
4K Mixed 11.2
52% 18.5 MB/s
DQ Read 14.4
DQ Write 40.6
DQ Mixed 10.6
13% 21.8 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 31.1%
Great: 48%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
44% Average
MC Read 17.9
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 15.4
44% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 12.8
30% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 44%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-UD3 Builds (Compare 501 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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