Asrock H97M

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 42.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics50% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.3% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock H97M  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150728
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 16 '19 at 19:46
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%
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 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
42.4% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 59.7
2-Core 101
48% 76.7 Pts
4-Core 84.3
8-Core 121
13% 102 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42.4%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti-$143
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 419.35
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50% Above average
Lighting 47.2
Reflection 65.2
Parallax 77.6
38% 63.4 fps
MRender 101
Gravity 87.5
Splatting 80.4
72% 89.8 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 50%
Great: 81%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX100 250GB-$141
172GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 213 287 329 322 361 356 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
91.3% Outstanding
Read 481
Write 362
Mixed 311
SusWrite 311
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 91.3
4K Mixed 39.2
136% 51.7 MB/s
DQ Read 247
DQ Write 243
DQ Mixed 174
150% 222 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 91.3%
Great: 103%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
669GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 138 169 181 178 188 189 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 184
Write 138
Mixed 74
SusWrite 174
104% 142 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
127% 1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 103%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 99[2/7/4]031 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
29.8% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 12.3
MC Mixed 11.5
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 4.2
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 4.6
14% 4.9 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97M Builds (Compare 49 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asrock H97M

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $315
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