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 (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 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 66.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics25.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory1.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150601
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 11 '23 at 14:52
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User MAR-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing above expectations (80th 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 way above expectations (94th percentile)
66.7% Good
Memory 89.8
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 142
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 350
36% 294 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 66.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 950-$100
Gigabyte(1458 36C3) 2GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1652 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 376.33
Performing below potential (51st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
25.2% Poor
Lighting 31
Reflection 35.8
Parallax 28.9
25% 31.9 fps
MRender 34.4
Gravity 31.1
Splatting 27.9
25% 31.1 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 25.2%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Emtec X150 240GB
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FW190803
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 350
Write 338
Mixed 267
71% 319 MB/s
4K Read 24
4K Write 53
4K Mixed 13.8
82% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 36
DQ Write 81.4
DQ Mixed 16.4
24% 44.6 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT51264BA160B 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
28.8% Poor
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 7.2
26% 8.93 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 8.7
26% 8.93 GB/s
Latency 67.5
59% 67.5 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 29%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,203 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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