Asrock 970 Pro3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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.
Graphics33.1% 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)
Boot Drive62.5% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Pro3  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120423
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateApr 16 '18 at 09:53
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
57.6% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 49.1
2-Core 98.4
50% 76.5 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 195
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
PwrHis(1787 5000) 3GB
CLim: 960 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
33.1% Below average
Lighting 43
Reflection 30.9
Parallax 52.4
35% 42.1 fps
MRender 29
Gravity 39.3
Splatting 38
29% 35.4 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 34%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX100 250GB-$141
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
62.5% Good
Read 399
Write 328
Mixed 370
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 56.1
4K Mixed 15
81% 30.7 MB/s
DQ Read 25.5
DQ Write 93.9
DQ Mixed 15.1
24% 44.8 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLT4G3D1608ET3LX0. 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 667 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.6% Below average
MC Read 13
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 10.8
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 7.8
19% 6.8 GB/s
Latency 77.1
52% 77.1 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Pro3 Builds (Compare 74 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Pro3 - $18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $207
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