Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 06 '19 at 07:03
Run Duration191 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th 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, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53.1% Above average
Memory 71.5
1-Core 62.1
2-Core 106
50% 79.9 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 238
28% 217 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 470-$126
CLim: 1242 MHz, MLim: 1650 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.9.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
16% Very poor
Lighting 0.03
Reflection 61.3
Parallax 73.5
0% 44.9 fps
MRender 62.2
Gravity 60.2
Splatting 52
47% 58.2 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 16%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
797GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 37 27 18 25 15 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
18.3% Very poor
Read 37.7
Write 70
Mixed 44.7
SusWrite 26.1
33% 44.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0
26% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 18.3%
Great: 112%
KINGSTON SA400S37120G 120GB
112GB free, PID 0621
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 29 29 29 28 29 29 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
21% Poor
Read 27.2
Write 26.2
Mixed 26.2
SusWrite 28.8
37% 27.1 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 3.4
240% 3.6 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 21%
Great: 132%
PNY USB 3.0 FD 32GB
25GB free, PID 00ed
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 17 22 26 25 26 25 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
17.9% Very poor
Read 85.7
Write 26.5
Mixed 39.2
SusWrite 23.5
50% 43.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
5% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 17.9%
Great: 25%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown EEB8GB681CAE- 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
27.1% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 9.3
MC Mixed 8.8
26% 9.27 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6.5
SC Mixed 6.6
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 98
41% 98 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.1%
Great: 31%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,184 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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