Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 54.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.7% 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 Drive80% 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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110517
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMar 13 '18 at 23:07
Run Duration213 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T-$340
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
54.2% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 51.2
2-Core 96.7
49% 75.7 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 238
25% 199 Pts
64-Core 267
16% 267 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Performing below potential (47th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.7% Average
Lighting 59.2
Reflection 61.5
Parallax 62.3
48% 61 fps
MRender 66.5
Gravity 56.6
Splatting 50.7
47% 57.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
160GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
80% Excellent
Read 471
Write 346
Mixed 373
88% 397 MB/s
4K Read 31.1
4K Write 40.9
4K Mixed 31.1
109% 34.4 MB/s
DQ Read 178
DQ Write 111
DQ Mixed 60.5
68% 117 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 80%
Great: 124%
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
37GB free
Firmware: 60AABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Read 429
Write 116
Mixed 175
52% 240 MB/s
4K Read 21.8
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 14.7
77% 28.1 MB/s
DQ Read 93.7
DQ Write 127
DQ Mixed 32
46% 84.1 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 75%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
525GB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
93.1% Outstanding
Read 167
Write 158
Mixed 150
119% 158 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.29
85% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 93.1%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
29.7% Poor
MC Read 13.5
MC Write 6.3
MC Mixed 11.4
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 4.7
SC Mixed 6.7
16% 5.57 GB/s
Latency 81.9
49% 81.9 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 29.7%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,400 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $440
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