Asus P8H61-M LX R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 55.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.98% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive36.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 10 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus P8H61-M LX R2.0  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120810
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 13 '16 at 18:02
Run Duration194 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120-$75
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
55.1% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 73.3
2-Core 131
58% 95.1 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 166
23% 169 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
Device(0000 0000) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.6451
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
1.98% Terrible
Lighting 2.33
Reflection 2.62
Parallax 0.66
2% 1.87 fps
MRender 3
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 2.52
2% 2.62 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 1.98%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M4 128GB-$116
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 000F Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
36.1% Below average
Read 231
Write 176
Mixed 126
39% 178 MB/s
4K Read 17.2
4K Write 34
4K Mixed 4.41
50% 18.5 MB/s
DQ Read 25.5
DQ Write 75.4
DQ Mixed 5.96
17% 35.6 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 36.1%
Great: 72%
WD Blue 320GB (2008)-$39
55GB free
Firmware: 01.03E01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
40.1% Average
Read 67.4
Write 72
Mixed 37.8
44% 59.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.66
4K Write 1.91
4K Mixed 0.33
100% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 60%
WD Blue 320GB (2008)-$39
49GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
54.9% Above average
Read 96.6
Write 94.5
Mixed 33.1
55% 74.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.73
4K Write 1.44
4K Mixed 0.28
89% 0.82 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 60%
StoreJet Transcend 1TB
306GB free, PID 5106
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
14.9% Very poor
Read 32
Write 28
Mixed 24.3
35% 28.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.39
4K Write 1.31
4K Mixed 0.15
51% 0.62 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 14.9%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL9-9-9 DDR3-1333 Kingston 99U5474-028.A00LF 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.6% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 13.6
41% 14.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 12.6
SC Mixed 11.7
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 78.4
51% 78.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8H61-M LX R2.0 Builds (Compare 970 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LX R2.0

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