Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 51.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3P  (all builds)
Memory7.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141031
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 25 '19 at 20:19
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 16%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
51.8% Above average
Memory 81.4
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 77.5
50% 74.3 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 232
21% 178 Pts
64-Core 220
14% 220 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1405 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.8% Average
Lighting 57.1
Reflection 69.5
Parallax 96.5
47% 74.4 fps
MRender 71.6
Gravity 67.7
Splatting 58.3
53% 65.9 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU 650 240GB
153GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V8X0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 28 27 28 29 29 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 29% Great: 90%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
697GB free
Firmware: 01.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 165 165 163 165 164 165 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
90.8% Outstanding
Read 152
Write 157
Mixed 127
SusWrite 164
111% 150 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.2
244% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 90.8%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C10D3/ KHX1600C10D3/ KHX1600C10D3/ 16GB
800, 800, 800 MHz
4096, 4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.2% Poor
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 7.6
MC Mixed 6.9
22% 7.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 5.6
SC Mixed 6.7
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 78.1
51% 78.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 24.2%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3P Builds (Compare 3,175 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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