Asrock 970 Extreme3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics33.2% 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 Drive24.2% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (77%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120626
Uptime5.2 Days
Run DateNov 20 '21 at 05:32
Run Duration302 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 77%
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 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 945
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 78.6
1-Core 43.1
2-Core 81.2
45% 67.6 Pts
4-Core 141
8-Core 177
20% 159 Pts
64-Core 134
8% 134 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 496.76
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
33.2% Below average
Lighting 43.6
Reflection 47.2
Parallax 38.4
36% 43.1 fps
MRender 38.4
Gravity 42
Splatting 27.6
29% 36 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 33.2%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$30
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 44 41 5.2 22 24 32 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
24.2% Poor
Read 146
Write 77.2
Mixed 48.5
SusWrite 28.3
16% 75 MB/s
4K Read 17.7
4K Write 14.5
4K Mixed 11.5
49% 14.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29
DQ Write 51.7
DQ Mixed 1.4
12% 27.4 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 24.2%
Great: 85%
Seagate ST3500630AS 500GB-$102
252GB free
Firmware: 3.AAK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 50 59 6.9 34 31 36 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
22.7% Poor
Read 42.5
Write 52.8
Mixed 33.8
SusWrite 36
30% 41.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.5
114% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.7%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-2GBRL F3-12800CL9-2GBRL 12GB
800, 800, 667, 667 MHz
4096, 4096, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.6% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 6
MC Mixed 6.9
21% 7.27 GB/s
SC Read 5.2
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 6
16% 5.57 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 22.6%
Great: 93%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 Builds (Compare 273 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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