Gigabyte GA-970A-D3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive29.6% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-D3  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120530
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 29 '16 at 23:18
Run Duration92 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 28%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 83.7
1-Core 60.9
2-Core 104
54% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 259
29% 227 Pts
64-Core 260
16% 260 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Callisto Deluxe 120GB-$62
90GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 502ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
29.6% Poor
Read 118
Write 119
Mixed 112
26% 116 MB/s
4K Read 14.7
4K Write 41.8
4K Mixed 7.15
54% 21.2 MB/s
DQ Read 21.6
DQ Write 79.3
DQ Mixed 7.7
18% 36.2 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 57%
WD Green 1TB (2011)-$109
896GB free
Firmware: 51.0AB51 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
65.9% Good
Read 112
Write 118
Mixed 69.3
74% 99.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.86
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.25
92% 0.88 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 65.9%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
44.5% Average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 15.8
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.4
27% 9.4 GB/s
Latency 74
54% 74 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 44.5%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-D3 Builds (Compare 518 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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $465
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