Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA

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 (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 58.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive35.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA  (all builds)
Memory27.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20161107
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 20 '18 at 17:41
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Memory 76.9
1-Core 61.6
2-Core 124
54% 87.5 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 379
36% 299 Pts
64-Core 380
24% 380 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 2972) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1617 MHz, MLim: 1802 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 95.4
Reflection 74.5
Parallax 66.6
78% 78.8 fps
Gravity 66.7
Splatting 60.5
56% 63.6 fps
Poor: 43% Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
36GB free
Firmware: EMT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
97.9% Outstanding
Read 496
Write 377
Mixed 408
95% 427 MB/s
4K Read 33.4
4K Write 71.9
4K Mixed 43.5
144% 49.6 MB/s
DQ Read 264
DQ Write 184
DQ Mixed 104
110% 184 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 97.9%
Great: 134%
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
4GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile)
35.9% Below average
Read 347
Write 75.1
Mixed 78.7
36% 167 MB/s
4K Read 6.35
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 7.77
45% 20.7 MB/s
DQ Read 71.9
DQ Write 119
DQ Mixed 26.8
40% 72.6 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 35.9%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39% Below average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 12.7
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 10.5
26% 8.97 GB/s
Latency 86.4
46% 86.4 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Builds (Compare 901 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA - $299

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $588
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