Asrock 970M Pro3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 58%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive58.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970M Pro3  (all builds)
Memory29.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160111
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 29 '17 at 06:52
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58% Above average
Memory 78.7
1-Core 58.3
2-Core 112
52% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 277
31% 242 Pts
64-Core 279
17% 279 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 5450
XFX(1682 3030) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1301.0
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.1% Terrible
Lighting 1.33
Reflection 1.77
Parallax 1.62
1% 1.58 fps
MRender 1.62
Gravity 0.9
Splatting 1.57
1% 1.36 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.1%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX100 128GB-$74
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
58.5% Above average
Read 500
Write 185
Mixed 267
69% 317 MB/s
4K Read 23.3
4K Write 62.9
4K Mixed 14.4
87% 33.5 MB/s
DQ Read 20.3
DQ Write 61.9
DQ Mixed 15.1
19% 32.4 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 89%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.8% Below average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 13
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 10.3
26% 9.2 GB/s
Latency 82.9
48% 82.9 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39.8%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970M Pro3 Builds (Compare 843 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970M Pro3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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