Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 55.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive34.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-M68MT-S2  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110826
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 29 '20 at 21:06
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (57th 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
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
55.3% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 41.4
2-Core 82.9
46% 69.1 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 163
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 256MB
Ram: 256MB, Driver: 306.97
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 0% Great: 0%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$30
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1Z4
SusWrite @10s intervals: 109 181 31 53 15 52 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
34.1% Below average
Read 245
Write 190
Mixed 198
SusWrite 73.5
40% 177 MB/s
4K Read 21.8
4K Write 20.5
4K Mixed 14.6
63% 19 MB/s
DQ Read 22.9
DQ Write 21.4
DQ Mixed 0.3
6% 14.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 34.1%
Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB-$80
465GB free
Firmware: SD15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 94 100 100 101 102 102 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Read 103
Write 8
Mixed 24.8
SusWrite 99.8
43% 59 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
165% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.4% Below average
MC Read 13.5
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 11.4
31% 10.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 8.2
20% 6.97 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 31.4%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-M68MT-S2 Builds (Compare 186 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $138
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