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 as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 58.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics43.8% 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.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateDec 11 '19 at 00:25
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 45%
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 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core-$81
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.8% Above average
Memory 86.5
1-Core 66.1
2-Core 117
57% 89.8 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 148
24% 169 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 58.8%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
EVGA(3842 1151) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 436.15
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
43.8% Average
Lighting 56.9
Reflection 48.2
Parallax 45.4
46% 50.2 fps
MRender 43.6
Gravity 49.6
Splatting 48.5
39% 47.2 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 43.8%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK61K1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,484
Write 25.5
Mixed 36
107% 515 MB/s
4K Read 146
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 4.2
227% 50.6 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
WD WD25 00JS-58NCB1 250GB
45GB free
Firmware: 10.02E04
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,927
Write 20.3
Mixed 30.2
472% 659 MB/s
4K Read 176
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 2
7,551% 59.5 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 35%
Generic Flash Disk 8GB
8GB free, PID 7788
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.2 7.2 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Read 9.8
Write 7.2
Mixed 8.8
SusWrite 7.1
11% 8.22 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
8% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 13%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1866 CL10 Ser 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.9% Below average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 11.1
MC Mixed 14.6
39% 13.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 11.8
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,183 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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