Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 64.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory8.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111209
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 20 '17 at 13:18
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 38%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
64.5% Good
Memory 82.8
1-Core 68.5
2-Core 136
58% 95.7 Pts
4-Core 251
8-Core 387
39% 319 Pts
64-Core 387
24% 387 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 64.5%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 420
Gigabyte(1458 368C) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 353.62
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
2% Terrible
Lighting 2.33
Reflection 2.65
Parallax 1.94
2% 2.31 fps
MRender 3.57
Gravity 2.27
Splatting 2.39
2% 2.74 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST32000542AS 2TB-$100
162GB free
Firmware: CC34 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
45.3% Average
Read 88
Write 70.3
Mixed 23.7
44% 60.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.08
4K Write 0.19
4K Mixed 0.07
14% 0.11 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 61%
Hitachi HTS543232A7A384 320GB-$40
96GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ES2OA90C Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
18.8% Very poor
Read 29.6
Write 35.6
Mixed 35.5
25% 33.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.35
4K Write 0.82
4K Mixed 0.19
50% 0.45 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 18.8%
Great: 46%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.5% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 12.1
MC Mixed 12
35% 12.4 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 11.4
28% 9.63 GB/s
Latency 75.5
53% 75.5 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,398 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $440
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