Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 57.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics23.1% 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)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120530
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateMay 02 '18 at 13:16
Run Duration107 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 55.6
2-Core 104
50% 79.2 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 307
31% 251 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
PwrHis(1787 3000) 3GB
CLim: 925 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 18.1.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
23.1% Poor
Lighting 28
Reflection 24.6
Parallax 40.2
23% 30.9 fps
MRender 24.7
Gravity 29.8
Splatting 31.2
24% 28.5 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 23.1%
Great: 34%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28
481GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS2OA750 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
82.3% Excellent
Read 144
Write 143
Mixed 132
105% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.62
4K Write 1.44
4K Mixed 0.2
75% 0.76 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 82.3%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
42% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 15
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.3
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 42%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-UD3 Builds (Compare 503 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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