Asrock Z97 Anniversary

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics35.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Anniversary  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.5 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140611
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 22 '18 at 02:09
Run Duration96 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
75.4% Very good
Memory 91.2
1-Core 82.5
2-Core 168
68% 114 Pts
4-Core 325
8-Core 452
49% 388 Pts
64-Core 453
28% 453 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 75.4%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 285-$189
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1375 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
35.2% Below average
Lighting 44.6
Reflection 49.3
Parallax 58
36% 50.6 fps
MRender 49.1
Gravity 38.9
Splatting 35.3
33% 41.1 fps
Poor: 28%
This bench: 35.2%
Great: 34%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
614GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BA1339.M16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1466 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
54.4% Above average
MC Read 20.2
MC Write 19.8
MC Mixed 15.7
53% 18.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 18.8
48% 16.8 GB/s
Latency 65.4
61% 65.4 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Anniversary Builds (Compare 1,183 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Anniversary - $120

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $768
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HDDRAMUSB
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