Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 55.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.9% 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 Drive52.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990XA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130204
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 12 '17 at 20:05
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$175
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
55.3% Above average
Memory 71.8
1-Core 59
2-Core 119
51% 83.4 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 301
32% 256 Pts
64-Core 363
22% 363 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290-$399
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1300 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.5.1
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.9% Average
Lighting 50.3
Reflection 48
Parallax 58
41% 52.1 fps
MRender 49.6
Gravity 44.9
Splatting 62.1
44% 52.2 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 50%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
111GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
52.8% Above average
Read 285
Write 295
Mixed 249
62% 276 MB/s
4K Read 23.8
4K Write 31.7
4K Mixed 15.3
72% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29
DQ Write 52.5
DQ Mixed 13.2
18% 31.5 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 667 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
36.7% Below average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 11.6
MC Mixed 12.7
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 5.9
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 7.2
19% 6.5 GB/s
Latency 97.4
41% 97.4 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990XA-UD3 Builds (Compare 562 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 - $120

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $395
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