Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 51.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics18.3% 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 Drive62.1% 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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990XA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130204
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 14 '18 at 20:52
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
51.5% Above average
Memory 65.2
1-Core 67.6
2-Core 120
51% 84.2 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 276
31% 243 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 560 Ti-$188
MSI(1462 2385) 1GB
CLim: 880 MHz, MLim: 1050 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
18.3% Very poor
Lighting 21.3
Reflection 25
Parallax 19.3
17% 21.9 fps
MRender 29
Gravity 22
Splatting 23
20% 24.7 fps
Poor: 15%
This bench: 18.3%
Great: 18%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
160GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
62.1% Good
Read 469
Write 263
Mixed 303
76% 345 MB/s
4K Read 25.1
4K Write 48.2
4K Mixed 15.3
83% 29.5 MB/s
DQ Read 29.5
DQ Write 96.7
DQ Mixed 15.2
26% 47.2 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
26.1% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 8.4
25% 8.73 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 7.4
22% 7.87 GB/s
Latency 113
35% 113 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.1%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990XA-UD3 Builds (Compare 562 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 - $120

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $394
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