Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 49.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics17.7% 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 Drive55.9% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory7.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120530
Uptime2.5 Days
Run DateNov 12 '19 at 03:49
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing below expectations (21st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
49.7% Average
Memory 71.3
1-Core 52.3
2-Core 97.9
47% 73.8 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 365
30% 259 Pts
64-Core 323
20% 323 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7850-$174
Gigabyte(1458 2553) 2GB
CLim: 975 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
17.7% Very poor
Lighting 21.3
Reflection 22.6
Parallax 23.3
17% 22.4 fps
MRender 21.2
Gravity 17.6
Splatting 26.7
18% 21.8 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 17.7%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
122GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 277 289 292 292 290 291 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
55.9% Above average
Read 295
Write 287
Mixed 154
SusWrite 289
58% 256 MB/s
4K Read 18.5
4K Write 38.6
4K Mixed 22.3
77% 26.5 MB/s
DQ Read 31.9
DQ Write 83
DQ Mixed 36.8
34% 50.6 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
41% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 14.9
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 4.7
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 8.4
19% 6.63 GB/s
Latency 98.4
41% 98.4 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 41%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,400 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $440
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