Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.9% 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 Drive39.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-A55M-DS2  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120229
Uptime3.7 Days
Run DateJun 05 '18 at 13:38
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-3870 APU-$81
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 76.4
1-Core 46.1
2-Core 92.7
46% 71.7 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 185
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 397.93
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Lighting 68.3
Reflection 67.1
Parallax 60.5
56% 65.3 fps
MRender 72.4
Gravity 62.6
Splatting 53.7
50% 62.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
189GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.9% Below average
Read 215
Write 172
Mixed 176
42% 188 MB/s
4K Read 20.2
4K Write 36.5
4K Mixed 11.4
64% 22.7 MB/s
DQ Read 23.8
DQ Write 61.9
DQ Mixed 19.6
22% 35.1 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
37.5% Below average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 13.6
MC Mixed 11.6
39% 13.6 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 8.5
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 87.6
46% 87.6 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-A55M-DS2 Builds (Compare 119 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 37%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 - $73

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 42% - Average Total price: $191
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