Asrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0

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 (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive36.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140605
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 30 '19 at 21:56
Run Duration215 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 72.3
1-Core 65.7
2-Core 112
52% 83.4 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 241
29% 224 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
62GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 95 82 91 90 95 93 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
36.5% Below average
Read 223
Write 109
Mixed 146
SusWrite 91.2
32% 142 MB/s
4K Read 14.3
4K Write 23.5
4K Mixed 20.8
61% 19.5 MB/s
DQ Read 28.7
DQ Write 92
DQ Mixed 38.3
36% 53 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 73%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
485GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 81 86 88 91 68 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
72.7% Very good
Read 169
Write 126
Mixed 67.6
SusWrite 84.1
82% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 72.7%
Great: 112%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$78
1TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 110 107 108 110 84 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
68% Good
Read 133
Write 127
Mixed 85.5
SusWrite 104
83% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
188% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 68%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.5% Below average
MC Read 11
MC Write 10.8
MC Mixed 10.2
30% 10.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 7.4
20% 7.1 GB/s
Latency 96.2
42% 96.2 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 30.5%
Great: 71%

 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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