Asrock H81M-HDS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 61.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive131% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 (99%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock H81M-HDS  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150109
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 14 '19 at 00:52
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
61.7% Good
Memory 82.9
1-Core 112
2-Core 168
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 247
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 61.7%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 545s Series 512GB-$95
310GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LHF004C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 472 428 424 314 252 325 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
131% Outstanding
Read 508
Write 463
Mixed 445
SusWrite 369
100% 446 MB/s
4K Read 51.3
4K Write 125
4K Mixed 71.9
236% 82.6 MB/s
DQ Read 304
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 252
209% 299 MB/s
Poor: 76%
This bench: 131%
Great: 128%
Asrock RAM Disk 0GB
0GB free
Firmware: 1.00
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 5,291
Write 3,421
Mixed 3,623
910% 4,112 MB/s
4K Read 615
4K Write 609
4K Mixed 584
2,003% 603 MB/s
DQ Read 1,094
DQ Write 1,031
DQ Mixed 904
722% 1,010 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C10 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (33rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29% Poor
MC Read 9.4
MC Write 9.9
MC Mixed 8.9
27% 9.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 8.4
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 75.4
53% 75.4 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 29%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H81M-HDS Builds (Compare 1,129 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asrock H81M-HDS - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $325
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