Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 66.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive76% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111209
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 14 '21 at 17:21
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.4 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
66.3% Good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 73.4
2-Core 110
57% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 259
8-Core 466
44% 362 Pts
64-Core 450
28% 450 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
387GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 372 372 372 375 375 363 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
76% Very good
Read 404
Write 373
Mixed 315
SusWrite 371
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 50.8
4K Mixed 28.6
113% 37.3 MB/s
DQ Read 36.5
DQ Write 90.7
DQ Mixed 55.2
44% 60.8 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 76%
Great: 129%
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB-$42
22GB free
Firmware: 2.15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 99 88 90 101 92 MB/s
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
53.6% Above average
Read 223
Write 134
Mixed 154
SusWrite 94.9
34% 151 MB/s
4K Read 26.9
4K Write 59.7
4K Mixed 33.3
115% 40 MB/s
DQ Read 34.4
DQ Write 107
DQ Mixed 37.4
38% 59.5 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
51.7% Above average
MC Read 21.8
MC Write 16.9
MC Mixed 17.3
53% 18.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 14.3
33% 11.5 GB/s
Latency 72.2
55% 72.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-990FXA-UD3 Builds (Compare 1,400 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $440
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