Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 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 54.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.6% 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 Drive49.3% 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 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 90% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory21.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20141229
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateApr 24 '21 at 11:02
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User IRN-User
Background CPU 16%
CPU Throttled 90%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
54.2% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 51.2
2-Core 102
51% 78.6 Pts
4-Core 145
8-Core 288
26% 217 Pts
64-Core 315
20% 315 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1281 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: Press
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
48.6% Average
Lighting 62.5
Reflection 60.7
Parallax 91.6
51% 71.6 fps
MRender 60
Gravity 60.7
Splatting 44.5
44% 55.1 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 240 SSD 240GB
80GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900J13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 232 31 32 34 33 32 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
49.3% Average
Read 313
Write 282
Mixed 256
SusWrite 65.7
51% 229 MB/s
4K Read 24.1
4K Write 47.1
4K Mixed 28.6
98% 33.3 MB/s
DQ Read 27.5
DQ Write 74
DQ Mixed 34.1
31% 45.2 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 81%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$61
480GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 94 94 93 94 94 95 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
52.9% Above average
Read 90.1
Write 64.5
Mixed 63.4
SusWrite 93.9
58% 78 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
184% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown PSD38G16002 PSD38G16002 Corsair CMX8GX3M1A160 24GB
800, 800, 667 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
44% Average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 15.2
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 11.1
27% 9.4 GB/s
Latency 77
52% 77 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 44%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,180 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P - $149

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