Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 57.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics14.5% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory24.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 0.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130408
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateNov 08 '22 at 17:42
Run Duration193 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th 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, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Memory 79.5
1-Core 62.4
2-Core 89.3
51% 77.1 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 307
30% 248 Pts
64-Core 317
20% 317 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 550-$79
AMD(1002 0B04) 2GB
CLim: 1183 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 21.30.23.04
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
14.5% Very poor
Lighting 16.3
Reflection 27.5
Parallax 21.3
13% 21.7 fps
MRender 25.2
Gravity 15.7
Splatting 21.4
17% 20.8 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 14.5%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF5000RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 323
Write 268
Mixed 177
57% 256 MB/s
4K Read 15.1
4K Write 18.4
4K Mixed 16.2
53% 16.6 MB/s
DQ Read 18.4
DQ Write 5.4
DQ Mixed 20.1
13% 14.6 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 56%
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
423GB free
Firmware: SBFK61K1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 202
Write 121
Mixed 124
33% 149 MB/s
4K Read 18.6
4K Write 25.1
4K Mixed 15.2
61% 19.6 MB/s
DQ Read 15.5
DQ Write 24.6
DQ Mixed 18.2
14% 19.4 MB/s
Poor: 39% Great: 102%
Seagate ST3500641AS 500GB-$76
179GB free
Firmware: 3.AGM
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 46.7
Write 49.8
Mixed 35.5
33% 44 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.8
132% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 33%
Generic Flash-Disk 4GB
3GB free, PID 1320
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 15.7
Write 5.7
Mixed 7.7
11% 9.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0.03 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown JHC1866U1308J 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 933 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (60th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.9% Average
MC Read 20.1
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 17.2
50% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 14
31% 10.8 GB/s
Latency 81.4
49% 81.4 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,177 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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