Asrock 990FX Extreme9

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 (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 67.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive57.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 990FX Extreme9  (all builds)
Memory13.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 15 '17 at 08:05
Run Duration86 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-9590-$298
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.7 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
67.7% Good
Memory 86.6
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 144
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 423
42% 344 Pts
64-Core 472
29% 472 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1802 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 53% Great: 66%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 480GB-$129
143GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O0730A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
57.1% Above average
Read 461
Write 244
Mixed 265
71% 324 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 31
4K Mixed 12.1
66% 21.9 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 73.4
DQ Mixed 10.4
31% 68.8 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 992125R (997125R) 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 1066 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
51.5% Above average
MC Read 21.7
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 19.3
54% 18.8 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 12.1
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 70.8
56% 70.8 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 75%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990FX Extreme9 Builds (Compare 104 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 990FX Extreme9 - $218

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 54% - Above average Total price: $657
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