AMD 970A-DS3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 63.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics31.3% 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 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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAMD 970A-DS3  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121018
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 18 '17 at 18:06
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
63.2% Good
Memory 89
1-Core 66.2
2-Core 128
59% 94.2 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 275
31% 241 Pts
64-Core 280
17% 280 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270X-$199
PowerColor(148C 2336) 2GB
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1425 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 16.12.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
31.3% Below average
Lighting 39.5
Reflection 35.6
Parallax 47.3
32% 40.8 fps
MRender 31.5
Gravity 32.8
Splatting 41.3
30% 35.2 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 31.3%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
67.9% Good
Read 119
Write 118
Mixed 31
65% 89.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.18
4K Write 0.28
4K Mixed 0.12
26% 0.19 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 67.9%
Great: 69%
Samsung HD322HJ 320GB-$44
10GB free
Firmware: 1AC01113 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
50.5% Above average
Read 95.3
Write 80.2
Mixed 82.1
65% 85.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.42
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.45
112% 1.09 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 62%
WD My Book 1230 3TB
2TB free, PID 1230
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
52.4% Above average
Read 128
Write 122
Mixed 84.5
139% 111 MB/s
4K Read 0.96
4K Write 2.32
4K Mixed 0.29
92% 1.19 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT51264BA160B 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
29.1% Poor
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 7.9
26% 9.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 7.7
24% 8.27 GB/s
Latency 68.4
58% 68.4 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 29.1%
Great: 29%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A-DS3 Builds (Compare 44 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: AMD 970A-DS3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 36% - Below average Total price: $187
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