Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 52.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics40.3% 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 Drive55.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3  (all builds)
Memory19.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121022
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 28 '20 at 04:44
Run Duration185 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 43%
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 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 46.9
2-Core 89.7
49% 73.4 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 247
21% 181 Pts
64-Core 245
15% 245 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1288 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing below potential (20th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.3% Average
Lighting 45.2
Reflection 65.3
Parallax 65.9
37% 58.8 fps
MRender 67.7
Gravity 50.5
Splatting 55.4
47% 57.9 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$129
833GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 132 135 141 142 139 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
55.8% Above average
Read 371
Write 303
Mixed 285
SusWrite 134
61% 273 MB/s
4K Read 35.8
4K Write 26.2
4K Mixed 25.8
101% 29.3 MB/s
DQ Read 43.6
DQ Write 46.6
DQ Mixed 57.7
40% 49.3 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 133%
WD Green 3TB (2011)-$60
2.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 120 135 137 141 143 141 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
77.5% Very good
Read 134
Write 127
Mixed 80.9
SusWrite 136
88% 119 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
174% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 77.5%
Great: 83%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 24GB
null MHz
8192, 8192, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.9% Below average
MC Read 14.6
MC Write 6.8
MC Mixed 12.5
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 9
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 72%

 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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