ECS A990FXM-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 59.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive55.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
MotherboardECS A990FXM-A  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateMar 09 '20 at 04:46
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
59.6% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 104
56% 86 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 207
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Chronos 120GB-$70
83GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 507ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 127 126 125 122 126 MB/s
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
55.3% Above average
Read 250
Write 202
Mixed 179
SusWrite 129
42% 190 MB/s
4K Read 23.7
4K Write 64.5
4K Mixed 32.2
111% 40.1 MB/s
DQ Read 22
DQ Write 103
DQ Mixed 44.5
40% 56.5 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C7 3x2GB
3 of 4 slots used
6GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.9% Below average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 9.7
MC Mixed 14.8
39% 13.8 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 12.1
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A990FXM-A Builds (Compare 1 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete

Motherboard: ECS A990FXM-A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 52% - Above average Total price: $285
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