Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 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 55.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.49% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160119
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateAug 27 '20 at 08:06
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-7650K APU (2014 D.Ka)
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
55.2% Above average
Memory 98.3
1-Core 45.4
2-Core 74.6
52% 72.8 Pts
4-Core 70.7
8-Core 125
12% 97.9 Pts
64-Core 111
7% 111 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
MSI(1462 8A9F) 2GB
CLim: 1006 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Lighting 3.63
Reflection 4.85
Parallax 5.44
3% 4.64 fps
MRender 3.38
Gravity 6.07
Splatting 6.57
4% 5.34 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba P300 1TB-$67
374GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS2OA8J0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 156
Write 81
Mixed 40.5
68% 92.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
135% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.8% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 11.8
26% 9.07 GB/s
SC Read 5.6
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 6.1
16% 5.67 GB/s
Latency 44.8
89% 44.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-F2A78M-HD2 Builds (Compare 248 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $88
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