Gigabyte GA-A520M S2H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics3.36% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-A520M S2H  (all builds)
Memory27.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20230208
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '23 at 05:17
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
77.7% Very good
Memory 71.1
1-Core 154
2-Core 306
93% 177 Pts
4-Core 456
8-Core 642
69% 549 Pts
64-Core 655
41% 655 Pts
Poor: 62%
This bench: 77.7%
Great: 86%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
PNY(196E 118B) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.36% Terrible
Lighting 4
Reflection 4
Parallax 4.3
3% 4.1 fps
MRender 4
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 4.9
4% 4.27 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.36%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 500GB (2009)-$23
334GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.00A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 19 19 18 25 50 50 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 9.7
Write 24
SusWrite 30.1
15% 21.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.2
26% 0.1 MB/s
Poor: 20% Great: 54%
Seagate BUP Slim 2TB
27GB free
Firmware: 1708
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 123
Write 125
Mixed 68.6
78% 106 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1
211% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW32GX4M2E3200C16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
78.2% Very good
MC Read 28.7
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 26.7
80% 27.9 GB/s
SC Read 22.8
SC Write 29.8
SC Mixed 24.5
73% 25.7 GB/s
Latency 98.9
40% 98.9 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 112%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-A520M S2H Builds (Compare 1,128 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A520M S2H

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $165
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