Asus P8H61-MX

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 53.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.37% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive40.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus P8H61-MX  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120323
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 13 '19 at 14:10
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2125-$152
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 78.5
2-Core 145
58% 97.9 Pts
4-Core 211
8-Core 201
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 220
Gigabyte(1458 34EB) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.95
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
2.37% Terrible
Lighting 2.6
Reflection 4.27
Parallax 1.06
2% 2.64 fps
MRender 5.71
Gravity 1.87
Splatting 3.17
3% 3.58 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.37%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK61K1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 103 52 89 59 55 60 MB/s
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.9% Average
Read 236
Write 209
Mixed 186
SusWrite 69.8
39% 175 MB/s
4K Read 19.2
4K Write 34
4K Mixed 12.1
63% 21.8 MB/s
DQ Read 206
DQ Write 190
DQ Mixed 150
126% 182 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 40.9%
Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
327GB free
Firmware: JC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 71 71 72 71 71 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
48.3% Average
Read 97.1
Write 99
Mixed 59.8
SusWrite 71
60% 81.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingmax FLFF65F-C8KL9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
38% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 12.4
38% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 10.4
28% 9.73 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 38%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8H61-MX Builds (Compare 454 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus P8H61-MX

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $87
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