Asrock 970A-G/3.1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 56.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970A-G/3.1  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160112
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateSep 16 '17 at 13:19
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Memory 66.9
1-Core 71.6
2-Core 141
54% 93 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 333
37% 291 Pts
64-Core 338
21% 338 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD6400AACS-00G8B1 640GB
280GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 05.04C05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
38.8% Below average
Read 71.3
Write 63.7
Mixed 70.8
52% 68.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.35
4K Write 1.85
4K Mixed 0.34
87% 0.85 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 38.8%
Great: 49%
Hitachi HDT721016SLA380 160GB-$38
149GB free
Firmware: ST1OA3AA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
57.4% Above average
Read 99.6
Write 100
Mixed 99.5
75% 99.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.61
4K Write 1.92
4K Mixed 0.46
112% 1 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 60%
WD Blue 2.5" 500GB (2010)-$35
72GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
37.7% Below average
Read 64.1
Write 67
Mixed 64.9
49% 65.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.48
4K Write 1.89
4K Mixed 0.24
82% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 37.7%
Great: 50%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD3-2133 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 400 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.5% Poor
MC Read 11.3
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 9.4
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 7.4
22% 7.67 GB/s
Latency 109
37% 109 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 29.5%
Great: 69%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970A-G/3.1 Builds (Compare 351 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970A-G/3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $269
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