Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 61.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.9% 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)
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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-UD3  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121022
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 14 '17 at 14:53
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
61.6% Good
Memory 82.1
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 119
55% 87.8 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 327
34% 275 Pts
64-Core 327
20% 327 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
Gigabyte(1458 22BD) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1025 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
51.9% Above average
Lighting 62.3
Reflection 61
Parallax 80.3
51% 67.9 fps
MRender 59.6
Gravity 54.8
Splatting 78.3
54% 64.3 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 63% Great: 108%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
114GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
41% Average
Read 68.1
Write 74.4
Mixed 64.7
52% 69.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.24
83% 0.88 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 41%
Great: 84%
WD Red 1TB (2012)-$62
87GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
48.6% Average
Read 87.1
Write 82
Mixed 72.6
60% 80.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.94
4K Mixed 0.22
78% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
45% Average
MC Read 17.7
MC Write 15.3
MC Mixed 16.1
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 10.3
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 76.7
52% 76.7 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 45%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-UD3 Builds (Compare 501 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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