Asrock 970M Pro3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 61.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 970M Pro3  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150901
Uptime3.9 Days
Run DateSep 23 '20 at 17:14
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
61.6% Good
Memory 90
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 112
57% 87.9 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 232
27% 210 Pts
64-Core 252
16% 252 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 1TB-$66
770GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR032
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,205
Write 31.2
Mixed 60
159% 765 MB/s
4K Read 207
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 3.9
320% 71 MB/s
Poor: 75% Great: 125%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
641GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 173
Write 151
Mixed 89.5
102% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
172% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (20th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.8% Average
MC Read 19.5
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 17.2
48% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 12.4
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 67.2
60% 67.2 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970M Pro3 Builds (Compare 843 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970M Pro3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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