Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 59.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics54.2% 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)
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 (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130408
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateDec 19 '18 at 20:22
Run Duration152 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 23%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
59.9% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 64.1
2-Core 116
55% 87.7 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 264
30% 234 Pts
64-Core 269
17% 269 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
CLim: 1040 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 18.10.2
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
54.2% Above average
Lighting 66.2
Reflection 59.1
Parallax 85.6
54% 70.3 fps
MRender 61.9
Gravity 55.6
Splatting 78.1
55% 65.2 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 240GB-$36
20GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02.6
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,530
Write 2,167
Mixed 2,040
500% 2,245 MB/s
4K Read 164
4K Write 144
4K Mixed 76.9
423% 128 MB/s
DQ Read 408
DQ Write 344
DQ Mixed 387
287% 380 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 91%
CT240BX200SSD1 2TB
183GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 52 64 72 71 67 65 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 64
Write 56.5
Mixed 48.7
SusWrite 65.3
13% 58.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
3% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 8%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
890GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 214 216 216 214 215 216 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
119% Outstanding
Read 202
Write 174
Mixed 77.7
SusWrite 215
122% 167 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
168% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 119%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown OCZ3SOE1600LV 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.6% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 15.3
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.9
27% 9.53 GB/s
Latency 74.7
54% 74.7 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,196 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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