Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 55.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics19.7% 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)
Boot Drive55% 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 (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150601
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 06 '18 at 13:47
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 41%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
55.6% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 49.2
2-Core 105
50% 78.7 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 197
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 370-$153
CLim: 1015 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.6.1
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
19.7% Very poor
Lighting 22.1
Reflection 27.6
Parallax 30.7
18% 26.8 fps
MRender 24.1
Gravity 22.3
Splatting 34.7
23% 27 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 19.7%
Great: 23%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 605ABBF2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 126 127 119 109 121 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
55% Above average
Read 270
Write 223
Mixed 240
SusWrite 122
48% 214 MB/s
4K Read 20.9
4K Write 44.3
4K Mixed 27.2
90% 30.8 MB/s
DQ Read 190
DQ Write 200
DQ Mixed 182
140% 191 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 55%
Great: 85%
WD Green 500GB (2009)-$23
65GB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 42 45 44 45 27 45 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
16.2% Very poor
Read 14.5
Write 20
Mixed 39
SusWrite 41.5
22% 28.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.3
63% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 16.2%
Great: 54%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5673FH0- M378B5673FH0- M378B5773CH0- M378B5773CH0- 8GB
667, 667, 667, 667 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.6% Below average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 15
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 5.9
SC Write 5.4
SC Mixed 10.1
20% 7.13 GB/s
Latency 76.9
52% 76.9 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 39.6%
Great: 95%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,200 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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