Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 53.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics46.9% 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 Drive56.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
Very high background CPU (40%). 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)
Memory6.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1440 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130715
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateMar 26 '18 at 22:25
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-9370-$194
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.4 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 56.5
2-Core 106
49% 78.1 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 288
30% 242 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 55%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
MSI(1462 3171) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.24
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.9% Average
Lighting 58.8
Reflection 62
Parallax 53.5
48% 58.1 fps
MRender 69.7
Gravity 49.7
Splatting 48.7
45% 56 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.9%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk X300 128GB-$170
24GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X3310000 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
56.4% Above average
Read 387
Write 130
Mixed 331
62% 282 MB/s
4K Read 22.4
4K Write 49.3
4K Mixed 22.1
88% 31.3 MB/s
DQ Read 141
DQ Write 130
DQ Mixed 62.2
67% 111 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 92%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
2TB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
93.6% Outstanding
Read 172
Write 155
Mixed 168
124% 165 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.04
4K Mixed 0.2
89% 0.98 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 93.6%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot PSD38G16002 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
39.6% Below average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 14.5
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 9.9
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 98.6
41% 98.6 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 39.6%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,400 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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