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 (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 56.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.6% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (64%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141031
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 22 '23 at 11:32
Run Duration183 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 64%
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 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Memory 87.2
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 103
53% 81.9 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 126
20% 144 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Asus(1043 863B) 3GB
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 531.29
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.6% Above average
Lighting 64.5
Reflection 67.3
Parallax 60.5
53% 64.1 fps
MRender 64.9
Gravity 66.1
Splatting 62.2
52% 64.4 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
396GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS1OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 32 16 43 124 143 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 29% Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
44.8% Average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 13
MC Mixed 17.4
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 1.3
15% 5.27 GB/s
Latency 70.3
57% 70.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,200 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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