Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 66.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics41.3% 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 Drive20.4% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-870A-USB3  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 25 '18 at 11:59
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.3 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
66.5% Good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 74.3
2-Core 144
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 257
8-Core 342
38% 300 Pts
64-Core 337
21% 337 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 66.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
MSI(1462 2775) 3GB
CLim: 1120 MHz, MLim: 1700 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 18.2.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
41.3% Average
Lighting 54.1
Reflection 35.9
Parallax 69.7
44% 53.2 fps
MRender 34.2
Gravity 52.4
Splatting 44
36% 43.6 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM800 Series 2.5" 256GB
65GB free (System drive)
Firmware: VBM24D1Q Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
20.4% Poor
Read 178
Write 57.8
Mixed 81.8
23% 106 MB/s
4K Read 19.5
4K Write 4.92
4K Mixed 2.66
36% 9.02 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 20.4%
Great: 34%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
35GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
82.6% Excellent
Read 155
Write 133
Mixed 80.6
91% 123 MB/s
4K Read 0.96
4K Write 2.25
4K Mixed 0.29
114% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 82.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.2% Poor
MC Read 8.4
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 7.6
23% 8.07 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 8.5
23% 7.93 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-870A-USB3 Builds (Compare 64 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $139
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