Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L

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 (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 50.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive31% 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.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 2 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100430
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 11 '17 at 18:08
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel 2160
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
50.2% Above average
Memory 94.6
1-Core 19.3
2-Core 39.8
40% 51.2 Pts
4-Core 39.4
8-Core 39.2
5% 39.3 Pts
64-Core 39.3
2% 39.3 Pts
Poor: 19%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 42%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Force LS 60GB-$57
40GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S9FM02.6 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
31% Below average
Read 230
Write 78.7
Mixed 112
31% 140 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 33.4
4K Mixed 3.07
55% 19.6 MB/s
DQ Read 27.5
DQ Write 53.6
DQ Mixed 3.5
13% 28.2 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 31%
Great: 89%
Seagate ST380215A 80GB-$50
74GB free
Firmware: 3.AAC Max speed: UDMA 100 100 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
40.3% Average
Read 70.8
Write 69.3
Mixed 27.9
41% 56 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 1.39
4K Mixed 0.46
105% 0.84 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x1GB
2 of 2 slots used
2GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
13.9% Very poor
MC Read 3.7
MC Write 3.2
MC Mixed 3.2
10% 3.37 GB/s
SC Read 2.3
SC Write 2.5
SC Mixed 2.5
7% 2.43 GB/s
Latency 58.2
69% 58.2 ns
Poor: 6%
This bench: 13.9%
Great: 20%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-G31M-ES2L Builds (Compare 491 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L

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