Asrock 990FX Extreme4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 59.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.24% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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 (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 990FX Extreme4  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121015
Uptime2.6 Days
Run DateJan 12 '19 at 04:41
Run Duration185 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Memory 83.1
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 116
53% 84.7 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 257
29% 228 Pts
64-Core 255
16% 255 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
MSI(1462 8A90) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
3.24% Terrible
Lighting 4.1
Reflection 4.73
Parallax 3.44
3% 4.09 fps
MRender 4.19
Gravity 4.27
Splatting 3
3% 3.82 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.24%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 250GB-$251
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT09B0Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 177
Write 48.7
Mixed 61.5
21% 95.6 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 38.7
4K Mixed 17.3
68% 24.2 MB/s
DQ Read 26.6
DQ Write 53.4
DQ Mixed 21.7
22% 33.9 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 85%
Crucial MX300 525GB-$150
212GB free
Firmware: M0CR040
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 279
Write 295
Mixed 262
62% 278 MB/s
4K Read 17.3
4K Write 40.3
4K Mixed 23.8
78% 27.1 MB/s
DQ Read 24.4
DQ Write 75.6
DQ Mixed 35
31% 45 MB/s
Poor: 65% Great: 99%
Seagate ST32000542AS 2TB-$100
1TB free
Firmware: CC34
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,686
Write 23.5
Mixed 28
415% 579 MB/s
4K Read 179
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.8
7,558% 60.1 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 61%
HGST Deskstar NAS 5TB-$231
392GB free
Firmware: APGNT517
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 140
Write 150
Mixed 70.3
89% 120 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 1
185% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.4% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 13.7
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 9.5
23% 7.93 GB/s
Latency 75.1
53% 75.1 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 37.4%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 990FX Extreme4 Builds (Compare 71 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: Asrock 990FX Extreme4 - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $813
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