Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 62.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics56.1% 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 Drive64.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130408
Uptime7.7 Days
Run DateSep 30 '21 at 00:13
Run Duration199 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
62.4% Good
Memory 80.4
1-Core 73.1
2-Core 123
57% 92.3 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 372
38% 307 Pts
64-Core 410
25% 410 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 62.4%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.1% Above average
Lighting 69.1
Reflection 108
Parallax 67.3
56% 81.4 fps
MRender 67.3
Gravity 70.4
Splatting 66.9
56% 68.2 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$139
223GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 241 296 299 288 293 291 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
64.9% Good
Read 349
Write 316
Mixed 218
SusWrite 285
66% 292 MB/s
4K Read 22.9
4K Write 51.9
4K Mixed 29.2
100% 34.7 MB/s
DQ Read 29.2
DQ Write 85.6
DQ Mixed 36.5
34% 50.4 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 64.9%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-038.A 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.2% Poor
MC Read 8.5
MC Write 8.5
MC Mixed 7.4
23% 8.13 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 8.8
25% 8.6 GB/s
Latency 79.9
50% 79.9 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 59: 8R 5G 4B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
59% 55% 31 297 220 144 24" 1920 1080 AUS24A3 MG248
History: Score 55: 6R 5G 10B | Score 59: 8R 5G 4B
Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,190 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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