Asrock 970 Extreme3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 56.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics38.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120626
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMay 23 '20 at 21:31
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core-$81
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Memory 85.1
1-Core 55.3
2-Core 124
55% 88.3 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 152
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Gigabyte(1458 3603) 2GB
CLim: 1293 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
38.3% Below average
Lighting 46.1
Reflection 41.7
Parallax 56.1
38% 48 fps
MRender 56.5
Gravity 53.5
Splatting 39.1
40% 49.7 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 38.3%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Chronos 120GB-$70
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 502ABBF0
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 128
Write 126
Mixed 148
30% 134 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 58.9
4K Mixed 25.7
101% 36.4 MB/s
DQ Read 183
DQ Write 135
DQ Mixed 144
112% 154 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
570GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 187 188 187 190 189 188 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 203
Write 169
Mixed 82.8
SusWrite 188
117% 161 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
159% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 112%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CL11-11-11 D3-1600 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 800 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.3% Average
MC Read 19.5
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 18
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 12
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 71.9
56% 71.9 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 Builds (Compare 273 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme3 - $82

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $370
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