Asrock Z97 Extreme6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive97.6% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Extreme6  (all builds)
Memory28.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
DisplayΧρώματα 2560 x 1600 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150526
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 15 '16 at 20:17
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
85.6% Excellent
Memory 91.7
1-Core 123
2-Core 234
85% 149 Pts
4-Core 429
8-Core 652
67% 541 Pts
64-Core 655
41% 655 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 85.6%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
Nvidia(10DE 1116) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx Ver. 21.21.13.7586
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 53% Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB-$150
76GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM06B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
97.6% Outstanding
Read 515
Write 340
Mixed 391
92% 415 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 23.6
144% 57.1 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 306
DQ Mixed 21.9
100% 225 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 97.6%
Great: 110%
WD Black 500GB (2012)-$47
461GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
93.1% Outstanding
Read 156
Write 168
Mixed 158
121% 161 MB/s
4K Read 1.16
4K Write 2.86
4K Mixed 0.35
140% 1.46 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 93.1%
Great: 105%
WD Black 500GB (2012)-$47
408GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
82.7% Excellent
Read 150
Write 138
Mixed 137
107% 142 MB/s
4K Read 1.19
4K Write 2.59
4K Mixed 0.26
127% 1.35 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 82.7%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS8G3D169DS3.16FE 1315 BLS8G3D169DS3.16FN 1315 BLS8G3D169DS3.16FN 1315 BLS8G3D169DS3.16FE 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
60.8% Good
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 21.9
MC Mixed 18.7
59% 20.7 GB/s
SC Read 17.2
SC Write 23.1
SC Mixed 19.8
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 64.6
62% 64.6 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 60.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Extreme6 Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Extreme6 - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $877
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HDDRAMUSB
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