Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics59.3% 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 Drive55.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141007
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateMay 27 '20 at 13:51
Run Duration151 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%
Watch Gameplay: 1650S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Memory 83.8
1-Core 41.9
2-Core 118
51% 81.2 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 256
27% 217 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)-$300
PNY(196E 1350) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 445.87
Performing below potential (64th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
59.3% Above average
Lighting 77.5
Reflection 72.7
Parallax 70.4
63% 73.5 fps
MRender 67.3
Gravity 72.1
Splatting 54.5
52% 64.6 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
72GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 287 162 156 157 145 134 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
55.9% Above average
Read 239
Write 349
Mixed 257
SusWrite 174
58% 254 MB/s
4K Read 27.6
4K Write 44.5
4K Mixed 32.3
107% 34.8 MB/s
DQ Read 35.2
DQ Write 70.6
DQ Mixed 44.1
36% 50 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 115%
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
223GB free
Firmware: UF5100RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 274 214 150 156 151 143 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
45.3% Average
Read 333
Write 286
Mixed 224
SusWrite 181
57% 256 MB/s
4K Read 17.9
4K Write 22.4
4K Mixed 19.3
64% 19.9 MB/s
DQ Read 19.7
DQ Write 26.2
DQ Mixed 21.9
17% 22.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 56%
WD Elements 25A3 4TB
3.5TB free, PID 25a3
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 177 176 178 179 177 171 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
70.1% Very good
Read 160
Write 156
Mixed 93.5
SusWrite 176
198% 146 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.1
133% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 70.1%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4 F3-12800CL10- F3-12800CL9-4 16GB
800, 667, 800 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
34.3% Below average
MC Read 12.2
MC Write 11.6
MC Mixed 10.9
33% 11.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 9.3
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 73.8
54% 73.8 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 34.3%
Great: 36%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3 Builds (Compare 351 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $366
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