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Gigabyte GA-970A-D3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 64.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics15.6% 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 Drive104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-D3  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20131216
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 07 '22 at 18:13
Run Duration175 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-$240
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
64.2% Good
Memory 89.5
1-Core 55.3
2-Core 111
55% 85.3 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 298
32% 256 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 650-Ti-$152
Gigabyte(1458 3554) 2GB
CLim: 1032 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
15.6% Very poor
Lighting 18.2
Reflection 18.4
Parallax 23.5
15% 20 fps
MRender 22.3
Gravity 23.3
Splatting 17.8
17% 21.1 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 15.6%
Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 1TB-$80
873GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR043
SusWrite @10s intervals: 385 402 404 410 313 305 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 376
Write 416
Mixed 368
SusWrite 370
86% 383 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 84.2
4K Mixed 54
175% 59.6 MB/s
DQ Read 262
DQ Write 235
DQ Mixed 158
143% 218 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 104%
Great: 125%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$60
134GB free
Firmware: JC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 117 123 123 122 125 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
67.1% Good
Read 112
Write 107
Mixed 71.8
SusWrite 122
76% 103 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1
169% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 67.1%
Great: 68%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$88
480GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3MA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 96 99 99 95 101 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Read 99.5
Write 86.1
Mixed 56.2
SusWrite 98.2
62% 85 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 74%
Corsair Slider 3.0 64GB
0GB free, PID 1a06
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 70.9
Write 49.6
Mixed 15.7
51% 45.4 MB/s
4K Read 8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.1
33% 2.7 MB/s
Poor: 8% Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.7% Below average
MC Read 16
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 14
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 11.1
25% 8.67 GB/s
Latency 67.9
59% 67.9 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-D3 Builds (Compare 523 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 - $248

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