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 (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics27% 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)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130408
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 07 '18 at 09:27
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing as expected (51st 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, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 59.7
2-Core 115
52% 84 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 292
30% 244 Pts
64-Core 326
20% 326 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
Asus(1043 8518) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 397.31
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27% Poor
Lighting 28.8
Reflection 37
Parallax 36.7
24% 34.2 fps
MRender 42.8
Gravity 38.9
Splatting 42.2
34% 41.3 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 27%
Great: 66%
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1333 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 397.31
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
18.1% Very poor
Lighting 22.7
Reflection 17.8
Parallax 21.1
18% 20.6 fps
MRender 25.9
Gravity 20.7
Splatting 17.7
17% 21.4 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 18.1%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ ARC 100 120GB-$82
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.00 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 63% Great: 98%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 25664Y160K RMR1870EF48E8 Transcend TS1GLK64V6H 12GB
800, 667, 800 MHz
2048, 2048, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
24.8% Poor
MC Read 8.8
MC Write 7.9
MC Mixed 8
24% 8.23 GB/s
SC Read 5.8
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 5.7
17% 5.87 GB/s
Latency 85.8
47% 85.8 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 24.8%
Great: 28%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,176 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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