Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics44.7% 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)
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.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130123
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateDec 01 '19 at 17:03
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 23%

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 57.6
2-Core 96
51% 78.3 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 285
30% 242 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.48
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.7% Average
Lighting 56.8
Reflection 55.5
Parallax 49.7
46% 54 fps
MRender 58.8
Gravity 51.2
Splatting 45.4
42% 51.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 422
Write 401
Mixed 323
85% 382 MB/s
4K Read 14.7
4K Write 39.1
4K Mixed 29
80% 27.6 MB/s
DQ Read 208
DQ Write 229
DQ Mixed 245
177% 227 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$34
116GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,784
Write 23.7
Mixed 48.7
444% 619 MB/s
4K Read 207
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.8
8,714% 69.4 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair ValueSelect DDR3 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
25.8% Poor
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 8.1
MC Mixed 8.4
24% 8.37 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 6.5
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 78.2
51% 78.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 25.8%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD5 Builds (Compare 332 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 - $192

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $490
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