Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive48.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '19 at 22:21
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%
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 PC Performing below expectations (34th 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 (37th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 60.8
2-Core 107
53% 83.3 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 187
22% 171 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Device(0000 0000) 3GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 418.81
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48% Average
Lighting 59
Reflection 58.5
Parallax 50.5
48% 56 fps
MRender 62.3
Gravity 55.9
Splatting 58
48% 58.8 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM830 mSATA 256GB
96GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM02D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 151 152 165 163 148 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
48.2% Average
Read 360
Write 267
Mixed 210
SusWrite 155
55% 248 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 41
4K Mixed 20.2
73% 25.9 MB/s
DQ Read 22
DQ Write 61.5
DQ Mixed 25.1
24% 36.2 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 80%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
931GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 156 155 164 170 164 162 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 195
Write 175
Mixed 97.3
SusWrite 162
115% 157 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
236% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 102%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-2 F3-12800CL9-2 F3-12800CL9-4 F3-12800CL9-4 12GB
800, 800, 800, 800 MHz
2048, 2048, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
35.1% Below average
MC Read 13.6
MC Write 11.1
MC Mixed 11.5
34% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 9.3
24% 8.53 GB/s
Latency 77
52% 77 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,174 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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