Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
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 54.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.2% 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 Drive38.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait 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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120924
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 08 '18 at 00:23
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-5600K APU-$250
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
54.1% Above average
Memory 76.8
1-Core 62
2-Core 113
52% 84 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 187
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 54.1%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
EVGA(3842 3069) 2GB
CLim: 1267 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
20.2% Poor
Lighting 24.5
Reflection 24.2
Parallax 29.6
20% 26.1 fps
MRender 22.8
Gravity 26.6
Splatting 25.3
20% 24.9 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 20.2%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 128GB-$30
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0126A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 37 38 44 45 47 41 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
38.5% Below average
Read 172
Write 176
Mixed 192
SusWrite 42.2
33% 146 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 43.4
4K Mixed 21.7
89% 30.1 MB/s
DQ Read 27.2
DQ Write 61.8
DQ Mixed 32.9
28% 40.6 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 107%
WD WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 160GB
142GB free
Firmware: 3.ACF
SusWrite @10s intervals: 37 38 40 41 44 34 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
27.5% Poor
Read 56.5
Write 25.7
Mixed 32.5
SusWrite 39
28% 38.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.6
108% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 1600 C10 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 667 MHz clocked @ 55179 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20.3% Poor
MC Read 8.4
MC Write 3.9
MC Mixed 6.2
18% 6.17 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 4.7
SC Mixed 6.9
17% 6.07 GB/s
Latency 86.6
46% 86.6 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 20.3%
Great: 31%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-F2A55M-HD2 Builds (Compare 142 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 - $110

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $226
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