Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (78th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 22 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 53.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics21.7% 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)
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-970A-DS3  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140909
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 24 '18 at 16:16
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (78th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X2 570
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Memory 89.9
1-Core 51.8
2-Core 105
54% 82.4 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 103
14% 103 Pts
64-Core 104
6% 104 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 5870
PwrHis(1787 2289) 1GB
Driver: aticfx32.dll Ver. 13.251.9001.1001
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
21.7% Poor
Lighting 30.1
Reflection 17.1
Parallax 28.2
25% 25.1 fps
MRender 13.7
Gravity 23.5
Splatting 21.2
16% 19.5 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 20%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 250GB (2007)-$20
121GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.03E01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,840
Write 36.6
Mixed 51.2
461% 643 MB/s
4K Read 583
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 2
24,516% 195 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 55%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
32.4% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 12.2
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 8.8
22% 7.7 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-970A-DS3 Builds (Compare 351 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-DS3 - $149

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $366
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