Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 65.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics34% 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)
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 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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130408
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 05 '19 at 14:51
Run Duration162 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing way above expectations (85th 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, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
65.6% Good
Memory 84.1
1-Core 63.8
2-Core 126
57% 91.3 Pts
4-Core 255
8-Core 438
42% 346 Pts
64-Core 433
27% 433 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 65.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Gigabyte(1458 3690) 2GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 419.17
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
34% Below average
Lighting 43.4
Reflection 41.5
Parallax 38.6
35% 41.2 fps
MRender 39.8
Gravity 40.3
Splatting 35.5
31% 38.5 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 34%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$38
851GB free
Firmware: CC25
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 184
Write 149
Mixed 72
99% 135 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
280GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 142
Write 140
Mixed 90.5
92% 124 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.2
248% 1.83 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Seagate ST31000520AS 1TB-$250
428GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC32
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 98.8
Write 112
Mixed 58.5
67% 89.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1.1
185% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 62%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016)-$51
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC26
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 199
Write 160
Mixed 71.8
105% 144 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 63% Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-056.A CT51264BD160B 12GB
800, 800 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
45.3% Average
MC Read 19.6
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 14.5
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 12.1
28% 9.83 GB/s
Latency 73.3
55% 73.3 ns

 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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