Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics24.8% 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 Drive44.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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-G41M-Combo  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.4 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateSep 25 '18 at 19:01
Run Duration196 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q9650-$170
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 85.1
45% 67.8 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 164
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 370-$153
CLim: 985 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.8.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
24.8% Poor
Lighting 29.9
Reflection 32.1
Parallax 35.6
24% 32.5 fps
MRender 28.8
Gravity 23.5
Splatting 38
25% 30.1 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 24.8%
Great: 23%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 86 111 85 109 130 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.2% Average
Read 170
Write 178
Mixed 159
SusWrite 108
34% 154 MB/s
4K Read 21.6
4K Write 46.8
4K Mixed 26.8
92% 31.7 MB/s
DQ Read 26.1
DQ Write 75.7
DQ Mixed 36.3
32% 46 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 44.2%
Great: 84%
Hitachi HUS724040ALE640 4TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: MJAOA580
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 55 55 51 53 54 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
61.6% Good
Read 161
Write 101
Mixed 82.7
SusWrite 53.8
74% 99.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.7
154% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 92%
Hitachi HUS726060ALE610 6TB
253GB free
Firmware: APGNT7J0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 54 55 56 55 54 55 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
62.7% Good
Read 164
Write 100
Mixed 70
SusWrite 54.5
72% 97.2 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
174% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 123%
HGST Ultrastar He8 Helium 8TB-$94
539GB free
Firmware: A4GNW7J0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 85 87 85 81 83 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
52.9% Above average
Read 101
Write 114
Mixed 54.2
SusWrite 82.9
64% 87.9 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 0.6
160% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 113%
HGST Ultrastar He8 Helium 8TB-$94
506GB free
Firmware: A4GNT7J0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 85 87 84 81 82 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
68.6% Good
Read 156
Write 159
Mixed 67
SusWrite 82.6
85% 116 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
170% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 113%
Hitachi HUH721010ALE600 10TB
3TB free
Firmware: LHGNT21D
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 63 63 61 60 62 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
39.5% Below average
Read 74.5
Write 65
Mixed 53.7
SusWrite 61.4
47% 63.7 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 5.2
4K Mixed 0.8
227% 2.33 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 135%
WD Blue 640GB (2008)-$33
1GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 89.2
Write 81.5
Mixed 58.5
57% 76.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
122% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20% Poor
MC Read 7.2
MC Write 6.4
MC Mixed 6.3
19% 6.63 GB/s
SC Read 3.1
SC Write 3.8
SC Mixed 3.8
10% 3.57 GB/s
Latency 88.7
45% 88.7 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 20%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-G41M-Combo Builds (Compare 735 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo

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