Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski
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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics51.9% 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 Drive98% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-X79-UD3  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140319
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 04 '24 at 23:58
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3820
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
76.4% Very good
Memory 87.8
1-Core 89.5
2-Core 190
71% 123 Pts
4-Core 357
8-Core 478
53% 418 Pts
64-Core 477
30% 477 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 76.4%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 536.23
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Lighting 64.6
Reflection 70.8
Parallax 62.5
53% 66 fps
MRender 68.8
Gravity 63.8
Splatting 54.9
50% 62.5 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$182
344GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 240 431 436 332 413 437 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
98% Outstanding
Read 477
Write 453
Mixed 368
SusWrite 381
94% 420 MB/s
4K Read 29.4
4K Write 69.3
4K Mixed 36.2
128% 45 MB/s
DQ Read 389
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 360
271% 363 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 98%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 2133 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
90.6% Outstanding
MC Read 33.8
MC Write 38.6
MC Mixed 33.8
101% 35.4 GB/s
SC Read 15.6
SC Write 14
SC Mixed 12.8
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 72.7
55% 72.7 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 90.6%
Great: 127%

 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 46 11 60 23.8" 1920 1017 DELA0A4 DELL U2414H
Typical GA-X79-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,052 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 - $380

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Excellent Total price: $573
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