Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 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 59.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100831
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 11 '20 at 21:13
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User EGY-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 925-$150
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
59.6% Above average
Memory 86.1
1-Core 49.6
2-Core 99.2
51% 78.3 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 186
26% 191 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 250GB (2007)-$20
60GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 03.03E03
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,770
Write 8
Mixed 17.2
428% 598 MB/s
4K Read 305
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1.6
12,907% 103 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 55%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
129GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 0.3
Write 1.5
1% 0.9 MB/s
4K Read 265
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 9.4
12,142% 92.5 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 69%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
309GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 1930
Mixed 16.9
696% 973 MB/s
4K Read 342
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 2.5
14,530% 115 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6GB
null MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
25.9% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 8
23% 8.13 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 7
20% 6.97 GB/s
Latency 71.2
56% 71.2 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 25.9%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-MA74GM-S2 Builds (Compare 25 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 19% - Very poor Total price: $30
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