Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 68.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive46.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory13.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 14 '18 at 12:19
Run Duration63 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
68.1% Good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 70.9
2-Core 134
61% 98.3 Pts
4-Core 249
8-Core 432
41% 341 Pts
64-Core 440
27% 440 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 68%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Q-90 90GB
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.00 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
46.6% Average
Read 278
Write 279
Mixed 198
56% 252 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 43.3
4K Mixed 4.3
58% 22.5 MB/s
DQ Read 23.5
DQ Write 74.2
DQ Mixed 5.2
17% 34.3 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBH2X04F1AA2 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
49% Average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 17.2
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.6
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 12
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 66.8
60% 66.8 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 49%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,189 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P - $149

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