Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 64.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics0.6% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H61M-DS2  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140225
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 27 '18 at 09:31
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120-$170
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
64.8% Good
Memory 92
1-Core 86.7
2-Core 170
70% 116 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 221
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 64.8%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8400 GS
Asus(1043 82B2) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 342.1
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
0.6% Terrible
Lighting 0.63
Reflection 1.35
Parallax 0.28
0% 0.75 fps
MRender 1.67
Gravity 0.43
Splatting 0.78
1% 0.96 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.6%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung HD161GJ 160GB-$25
56GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1AC0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 3,540
Write 97
1,299% 1,818 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 62%
Seagate BUP Slim BK 500GB
42GB free, PID ab05
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
12.2% Very poor
Read 31.3
Write 26.5
Mixed 13.2
28% 23.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.31
4K Write 0.59
4K Mixed 0.16
27% 0.35 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 12.2%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT2GC64B88G0NF-CG 1x2GB
1 of 2 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
28.6% Poor
MC Read 9.5
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 7.9
25% 8.73 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 9.8
SC Mixed 8.5
26% 9 GB/s
Latency 64.2
62% 64.2 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 29%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H61M-DS2 Builds (Compare 2,311 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 - $69

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $156
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