Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 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 67.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive33.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6  (all builds)
Memory0.7 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100719
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '20 at 23:33
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th 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 3.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
67.3% Good
Memory 95
1-Core 59.3
2-Core 118
58% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 231
8-Core 234
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 67.3%
Great: 61%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 240GB-$29
76GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 195 177 28 50 39 65 MB/s
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
33.2% Below average
Read 244
Write 208
Mixed 10.8
SusWrite 92.2
31% 139 MB/s
4K Read 14
4K Write 6.2
4K Mixed 22.7
54% 14.3 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33.2%
Great: 92%
Seagate ST3160815A 160GB-$48
77GB free
Firmware: 3.AAD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 74 73 73 73 74 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
40.1% Average
Read 66.8
Write 36
Mixed 39
SusWrite 72.8
40% 53.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.9
151% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 41%
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 4GB
1GB free, PID 1607
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.1 7.4 8 7.7 7.8 8 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
5.52% Terrible
Read 19.8
Write 5
Mixed 2.7
SusWrite 7.6
9% 8.77 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
16% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.52%
Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x1GB
2 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
35.1% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 8.4
MC Mixed 12
33% 11.5 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 7.1
SC Mixed 9.9
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 57.1
70% 57.1 ns
Poor: 6%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 20%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Builds (Compare 10 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $83
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