Asrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 57.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.4% 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)
Boot Drive24% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20121017
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 18 '17 at 18:00
Run Duration291 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 31%
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 PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
57.6% Above average
Memory 71.3
1-Core 63.1
2-Core 116
51% 83.5 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 422
40% 330 Pts
64-Core 416
26% 416 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Device(0000 0000) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 388.13
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.4% Average
Lighting 44
Reflection 49.1
Parallax 49.3
36% 47.5 fps
MRender 60.2
Gravity 62.3
Splatting 66.8
52% 63.1 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD 256GB-$150
146GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.0.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
24% Poor
Read 252
Write 181
Mixed 98.6
39% 177 MB/s
4K Read 3.36
4K Write 3.48
4K Mixed 2.17
10% 3 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 24%
Great: 54%
Asrock RAM Disk 0GB
0GB free
Firmware: 1.00
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
482GB free
Firmware: JC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
54.3% Above average
Read 93.4
Write 96
Mixed 30.9
54% 73.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.39
4K Mixed 0.31
79% 0.72 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
29.6% Poor
MC Read 11
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 9.8
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 8.3
23% 8 GB/s
Latency 98.5
41% 98.5 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Builds (Compare 463 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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