Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 62.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics57.5% 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 Drive24.9% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3  (all builds)
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121023
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 26 '23 at 23:32
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User DZA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor Bench Normal Heavy Server
AMD FX-8120
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
62.9% Good
Memory 82
1-Core 63.5
2-Core 105
54% 83.5 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 407
39% 322 Pts
64-Core 391
24% 391 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench 3D DX9 3D DX10 3D DX11
AMD Radeon RX590 GME
Asus(1043 05A1) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1420 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.5.1
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Lighting 73.8
Reflection 64.8
Parallax 96.2
60% 78.3 fps
MRender 65.7
Gravity 82.8
Splatting 49
52% 65.8 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 56%
Drives Bench Sequential Random 4k Deep queue 4k
Crucial M4 64GB-$92
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0309
SusWrite @10s intervals: 56 61 59 55 61 59 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
24.9% Poor
Read 271
Write 57
Mixed 89.8
SusWrite 58.4
26% 119 MB/s
4K Read 18.6
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 5.3
37% 9.07 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 24.9%
Great: 65%
Hitachi HDS721025CLA382 250GB-$20
95GB free
Firmware: JP1OA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 56 62 60 55 62 60 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
45.6% Average
Read 99.5
Write 99
Mixed 51
SusWrite 59.1
57% 77.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
155% 1 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 75%
Seagate Expansion 512GB
49GB free, PID 2312
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 202 205 207 99 37 34 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
141% Outstanding
Read 226
Write 219
Mixed 199
SusWrite 131
258% 194 MB/s
4K Read 18.1
4K Write 24.5
4K Mixed 8.2
1,179% 16.9 MB/s
DQ Read 19.1
DQ Write 35.2
DQ Mixed 9.6
1,595% 21.3 MB/s
Memory Kit Bench Multi core Single core Latency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.2% Average
MC Read 20.7
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 17.5
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 12.7
28% 9.97 GB/s
Latency 76.8
52% 76.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 47.2%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware.

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 70 58 100 16.1" 1280 720 SAM0109 SyncMaster
Typical GA-970A-DS3 Builds (Compare 312 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 52% - Above average Total price: $494
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