Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 66.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics22.5% 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)
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 27 '20 at 23:56
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User HRV-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
66.9% Good
Memory 84.5
1-Core 71.8
2-Core 142
60% 99.4 Pts
4-Core 268
8-Core 433
43% 350 Pts
64-Core 429
26% 429 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 260X-$120
Gigabyte(1458 22A9) 2GB
CLim: 1188 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 16.10.1
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
22.5% Poor
Lighting 28.2
Reflection 31.6
Parallax 38.1
23% 32.6 fps
MRender 20.7
Gravity 25.7
Splatting 30
21% 25.4 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 22.5%
Great: 22%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk X300 128GB-$170
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X331
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 263
Write 208
Mixed 207
50% 226 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 41.8
4K Mixed 25.6
90% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 264
DQ Write 178
DQ Mixed 72.3
94% 172 MB/s
Poor: 59% Great: 92%
takeMS Flash Disk 16GB
4GB free, PID 6387
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.4 4.5 4 3.8 3.5 2.6 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
2.9% Terrible
Read 11.5
Write 4.5
Mixed 3.3
SusWrite 3.9
7% 5.8 MB/s
4K Read 1.6
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
6% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.9%
Great: 5%
WD My Passport 0820 1TB
782GB free, PID 0820
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 88 91 86 92 88 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
34.4% Below average
Read 69
Write 91.5
Mixed 53
SusWrite 87.3
105% 75.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
90% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 34.4%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BA160 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.1% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 10.3
MC Mixed 9.1
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 9.5
25% 8.87 GB/s
Latency 72.7
55% 72.7 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.1%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,216 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $366
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