Asus M2A74-AM

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 41.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive41% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
MotherboardAsus M2A74-AM  (all builds)
Memory1.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20090423
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 12 '17 at 12:49
Run Duration232 Seconds
Run User CHN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X3 720
AM2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
41.8% Average
Memory 73.2
1-Core 39.8
2-Core 51.5
39% 54.8 Pts
4-Core 59.4
8-Core 90.3
9% 74.9 Pts
64-Core 93.8
6% 93.8 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon 2100
Asus(1043 835B) 128MB
Driver: atiumdag Ver. 8.56.1.16
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Lighting 0.3
Reflection 0.65
0% 0.48 fps
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41% Average
Read 171
Write 171
Mixed 162
38% 168 MB/s
4K Read 25.5
4K Write 29.9
4K Mixed 15.4
74% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29
DQ Write 43.1
DQ Mixed 16.8
18% 29.6 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 41%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
3GB free
Firmware: CC46 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 34% Great: 68%
Seagate ST3160215AS 160GB-$32
1GB free
Firmware: 3.AAD Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 11% Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR2
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
21.5% Poor
MC Read 8
MC Write 6
MC Mixed 7.4
20% 7.13 GB/s
SC Read 4.3
SC Write 4.8
SC Mixed 5.2
14% 4.77 GB/s
Latency 94.2
42% 94.2 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 21.5%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M2A74-AM Builds (Compare 5 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M2A74-AM

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 39% - Below average Total price: $297
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