Asrock 960GC-GS FX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 58.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.37% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 960GC-GS FX  (all builds)
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150723
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateDec 04 '20 at 20:48
Run Duration107 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (51st 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 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
58.8% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 71.5
2-Core 126
58% 93.3 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 281
29% 236 Pts
64-Core 281
17% 281 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.8%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Asus(1043 84F6) 2GB
CLim: 720 MHz, MLim: 405 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
3.37% Terrible
Lighting 4
Reflection 7.1
Parallax 1.9
3% 4.33 fps
MRender 5.8
Gravity 4.4
Splatting 3.4
4% 4.53 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.37%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST9250610NS 250GB
141GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SN01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 78 85 95 94 90 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
54.8% Above average
Read 105
Write 104
Mixed 63
SusWrite 85.4
66% 89.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 1.1
199% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR2 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.9% Poor
MC Read 9.2
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 8.5
25% 8.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 8.8
23% 8.07 GB/s
Latency 75.3
53% 75.3 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 27.9%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 960GC-GS FX Builds (Compare 130 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asrock 960GC-GS FX - $122

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $197
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