Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 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 51.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics42.8% 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 Drive15% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory18.6 GB free of 24 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130205
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 17 '23 at 23:20
Run Duration151 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing way below expectations (12th 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 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
51.5% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 52.7
2-Core 92.6
47% 72.9 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 227
24% 195 Pts
64-Core 236
15% 236 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390X-$340
CLim: 1060 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.9.1
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.8% Average
Lighting 55.2
Reflection 45
Parallax 60.9
45% 53.7 fps
MRender 50.7
Gravity 53.9
Splatting 39.8
39% 48.1 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 42.8%
Great: 57%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$125
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 115 74 96 81 111 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
15% Very poor
Read 138
Write 153
Mixed 136
SusWrite 100
30% 132 MB/s
4K Read 3.6
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 3
11% 3.2 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 15%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 1866 C10 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
36.6% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 13.5
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 6
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 93.5
43% 93.5 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 36.6%
Great: 68%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,402 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $436
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