Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 55.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.7% 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)
Boot Drive91.7% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3  (all builds)
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150417
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 27 '20 at 19:03
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 860K-$51
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 46.9
2-Core 133
51% 85.4 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 189
27% 197 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro P2200
Dell(1028 131B) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1746 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 5GB, Driver: 431.40
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
48.7% Average
Lighting 57.8
Reflection 56.7
Parallax 62.6
47% 59 fps
MRender 74.3
Gravity 57.6
Splatting 60.1
52% 64 fps
Poor: 44%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
201GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 261 304 294 294 293 290 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
91.7% Outstanding
Read 434
Write 402
Mixed 337
SusWrite 290
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 30.5
4K Write 84.6
4K Mixed 42.9
146% 52.7 MB/s
DQ Read 270
DQ Write 233
DQ Mixed 250
188% 251 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 91.7%
Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
901GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 143 165 166 163 163 162 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 199
Write 148
Mixed 94.3
SusWrite 160
110% 150 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.2
224% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 103%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
40.5% Average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 16.6
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.7
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 88
46% 88 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Builds (Compare 172 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 - $80

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 45% - Average Total price: $253
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HDDRAMUSB
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