Asrock 970 Extreme3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 59.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics42% 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 Drive52.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120131
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '19 at 15:34
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User TWN-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
59.8% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 57.8
2-Core 104
52% 81.5 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 294
31% 247 Pts
64-Core 324
20% 324 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 419.17
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42% Average
Lighting 47.7
Reflection 66.2
Parallax 59.6
39% 57.8 fps
MRender 69.1
Gravity 51.9
Splatting 57
48% 59.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Anacomda A1S 120GB SSD
81GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q081
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 152 163 163 163 163 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
52.5% Above average
Read 419
Write 165
Mixed 175
SusWrite 158
50% 229 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 48.1
4K Mixed 16
68% 26.2 MB/s
DQ Read 98.3
DQ Write 151
DQ Mixed 27
48% 92.1 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.7% Average
MC Read 17.9
MC Write 15.6
MC Mixed 15.5
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 12.4
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 75.4
53% 75.4 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 Builds (Compare 274 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme3 - $82

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $370
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