Asrock Z87 Extreme3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 72.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z87 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130704
Uptime6 Days
Run DateDec 27 '18 at 08:42
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4771-$129
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
72.5% Very good
Memory 81.2
1-Core 97
2-Core 193
71% 124 Pts
4-Core 344
8-Core 563
55% 453 Pts
64-Core 563
35% 563 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB-$100
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 521ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 296
Write 176
Mixed 234
52% 235 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 83
4K Mixed 41.7
136% 50.1 MB/s
DQ Read 214
DQ Write 172
DQ Mixed 200
148% 195 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 87%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
238GB free
Firmware: CC27
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 182 138 120 122 122 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
91.6% Outstanding
Read 176
Write 153
Mixed 80
SusWrite 143
101% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 91.6%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.4% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 16.8
MC Mixed 14.3
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.3
SC Write 15
SC Mixed 13.5
38% 13.3 GB/s
Latency 78.3
51% 78.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87 Extreme3 Builds (Compare 296 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asrock Z87 Extreme3 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $444
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HDDRAMUSB
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