Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics32.4% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-D3P  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130524
Uptime7 Days
Run DateJul 27 '23 at 04:13
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th 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 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 60.2
2-Core 119
53% 85.8 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 278
31% 244 Pts
64-Core 313
19% 313 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Asus(1043 8561) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 531.79
Performing below potential (46th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.4% Below average
Lighting 41
Reflection 45
Parallax 45.6
33% 43.9 fps
MRender 36.4
Gravity 39.8
Splatting 35.4
30% 37.2 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 36%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V Series 128GB
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: E111008a
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.9 5.5 18 14 6.5 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Write 34.4
Mixed 24.8
SusWrite 9.7
5% 23 MB/s
4K Read 14
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
21% 4.67 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-012.A 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.7% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 15.3
MC Mixed 15.5
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 13.1
31% 10.7 GB/s
Latency 83.6
48% 83.6 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 99%

 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% 0 216 58 60 23.5" 1280 720 GSM5A53 24M45
Typical GA-970A-D3P Builds (Compare 637 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P - $248

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $435
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