Asrock 990FX Extreme3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive77.9% 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 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.
MotherboardAsrock 990FX Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131003
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 09 '17 at 13:49
Run Duration94 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 136
59% 96.2 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 355
34% 280 Pts
64-Core 350
22% 350 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 7300 SE
Asus(1043 8250) 256MB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 8.15.11.8593
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 0% Great: 0%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
77.9% Very good
Read 470
Write 370
Mixed 181
75% 340 MB/s
4K Read 25.5
4K Write 32.6
4K Mixed 32.2
97% 30.1 MB/s
DQ Read 144
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 60.1
64% 107 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 77.9%
Great: 115%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.9% Below average
MC Read 10.7
MC Write 10.4
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 9.6
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 78.3
51% 78.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 30.9%
Great: 69%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990FX Extreme3 Builds (Compare 299 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 990FX Extreme3 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 39% - Below average Total price: $783
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