Asrock 970M Pro3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 57.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 970M Pro3  (all builds)
Memory2.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150901
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 25 '17 at 19:04
Run Duration68 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 840-$150
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
57.8% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 52.9
2-Core 106
50% 79.5 Pts
4-Core 211
8-Core 209
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 55%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST380815AS 80GB-$48
42GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.CHH Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
38.2% Below average
Read 64.8
Write 68.2
Mixed 68.1
51% 67 MB/s
4K Read 0.46
4K Write 1.36
4K Mixed 0.45
94% 0.76 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 38.2%
Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
25.6% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 7.9
23% 8.2 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 7.2
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 81.3
49% 81.3 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 25.6%
Great: 36%

 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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