Acer Aspire GX-281

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (8th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 92 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.4% 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 Drive73% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAcer Aspire GX-281  (all builds)
MotherboardAcer Aspire GX-281
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171025
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateOct 14 '20 at 20:39
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 28%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 5 1400-$87
AM4, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 57.2
1-Core 89.3
2-Core 164
58% 103 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 382
42% 333 Pts
64-Core 416
26% 416 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Sapphire(174B 2438) 3GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 446.14
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.4% Average
Lighting 56.7
Reflection 59.9
Parallax 53
46% 56.5 fps
MRender 65.3
Gravity 58
Splatting 59.6
50% 61 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 600p Series NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$49
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: PSF109C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 152 209 262 250 84 89 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
73% Very good
Read 465
Write 501
Mixed 439
SusWrite 174
89% 395 MB/s
4K Read 20
4K Write 51.4
4K Mixed 26.9
92% 32.8 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 405
DQ Mixed 110
148% 264 MB/s
Poor: 79%
This bench: 73%
Great: 157%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA81GU6AFR8N-UH 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
30.9% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 8.5
MC Mixed 11.6
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 8.4
24% 8.5 GB/s
Latency 136
29% 136 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 30.9%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aspire GX-281 Builds (Compare 223 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

System: Acer Aspire GX-281

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 102% - Outstanding Total price: $269
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