Asrock H97 Performance

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 55.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics17.8% 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)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (52%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock H97 Performance  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140428
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateOct 21 '20 at 07:44
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User NZL-User
Background CPU 52%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Memory 58.2
1-Core 95.2
2-Core 179
61% 111 Pts
4-Core 303
8-Core 285
40% 294 Pts
64-Core 325
20% 325 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 442.59
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.8% Very poor
Lighting 18
Reflection 30.5
Parallax 26.2
15% 24.9 fps
MRender 28.7
Gravity 30.6
Splatting 28.6
24% 29.3 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 17.8%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: U21010RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 273
Write 338
Mixed 193
60% 268 MB/s
4K Read 11.3
4K Write 42.4
4K Mixed 9.2
51% 21 MB/s
DQ Read 1.3
DQ Write 103
DQ Mixed 1.5
16% 35.1 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 78%
Sandisk SD8SBAT256G1002 256GB
31GB free
Firmware: Z2317002
SusWrite @10s intervals: 236 293 304 294 272 252 MB/s
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
61.2% Good
Read 413
Write 271
Mixed 207
SusWrite 275
65% 291 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 56.8
4K Mixed 12.1
74% 29.3 MB/s
DQ Read 1
DQ Write 280
DQ Mixed 1.1
43% 93.9 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 80%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
106GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 107 106 109 109 96 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
50.3% Above average
Read 69.9
Write 75
Mixed 51.5
SusWrite 105
55% 75.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.8
155% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 50.3%
Great: 109%
WD Red 3TB (2012)-$50
2.5TB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 127
Write 138
Mixed 61.4
80% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1
191% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 Kingston 99U5403-034.A00LF Kingston 99U5403-034.A00LF 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
41.6% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 16.7
MC Mixed 14.3
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 9.2
SC Mixed 9
25% 8.77 GB/s
Latency 133
30% 133 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97 Performance Builds (Compare 500 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock H97 Performance - $171

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $819
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HDDRAMUSB
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