Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.9% 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 Drive104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 22 '20 at 04:49
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 83.4
1-Core 50.6
2-Core 101
51% 78.4 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 203
27% 202 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 6870
XFX(1682 3107) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
16.9% Very poor
Lighting 22.8
Reflection 15.6
Parallax 19.7
19% 19.4 fps
MRender 13.1
Gravity 15.5
Splatting 19.8
14% 16.2 fps
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.9%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
273GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 395 409 396 388 385 389 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 432
Write 411
Mixed 348
SusWrite 394
89% 396 MB/s
4K Read 37.8
4K Write 76.7
4K Mixed 50.7
163% 55.1 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 240
DQ Mixed 256
193% 257 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 104%
Great: 134%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 64GB-$9
42GB free, PID 5581
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 21 21 21 21 21 20 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
14.9% Very poor
Read 28.3
Write 18
Mixed 15.8
SusWrite 20.9
27% 20.8 MB/s
4K Read 3.2
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 2.3
151% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 14.9%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.6% Below average
MC Read 15
MC Write 7.3
MC Mixed 12.4
33% 11.6 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 9.3
21% 7.47 GB/s
Latency 74.5
54% 74.5 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-UD3 Builds (Compare 501 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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