Asrock 970 Extreme3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 57.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics63.3% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120626
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJan 05 '17 at 05:22
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU8%
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 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
57.7% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 53.6
2-Core 110
52% 81.6 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 272
29% 230 Pts
64-Core 272
17% 272 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 376.33
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
63.3% Good
Lighting 66.9
Reflection 95.3
Parallax 102
54% 88 fps
MRender 96.4
Gravity 95.4
Splatting 101
80% 97.6 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 88%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDS721050DLE630 500GB
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS1O Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 26% Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown SUPERTALENT02 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 9.7
MC Mixed 9.1
27% 9.53 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 8.2
22% 7.7 GB/s
Latency 78.7
51% 78.7 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 29%
Great: 59%

 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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