Asrock 990FX Killer

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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. 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 62.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive58.4% 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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 990FX Killer  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160106
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJul 31 '18 at 16:51
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
62.2% Good
Memory 77.8
1-Core 74.3
2-Core 142
59% 98.1 Pts
4-Core 253
8-Core 423
41% 338 Pts
64-Core 439
27% 439 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 62.2%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB-$100
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 521ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 146 143 140 155 149 MB/s
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
58.4% Above average
Read 262
Write 160
Mixed 190
SusWrite 147
42% 190 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 65.6
4K Mixed 30.2
107% 39.3 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 138
DQ Mixed 141
103% 133 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 87%
Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB-$119
2TB free
Firmware: 1AQ10001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 113 107 119 112 109 124 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
68% Good
Read 123
Write 139
Mixed 54.5
SusWrite 114
78% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
141% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 68%
Great: 72%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
790GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 161 163 162 166 165 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 186
Write 151
Mixed 134
SusWrite 164
117% 159 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.2
242% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 100%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 2133 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz clocked @ 400 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.8% Below average
MC Read 11.6
MC Write 10.8
MC Mixed 10.1
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 8.1
23% 8 GB/s
Latency 84.8
47% 84.8 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990FX Killer Builds (Compare 257 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 990FX Killer - $154

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $494
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