Asrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0

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 (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 63.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores, 2560 x 1080 x 65536 colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140605
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 30 '17 at 09:39
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
63.4% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 64.1
2-Core 127
57% 91.7 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 384
38% 308 Pts
64-Core 384
24% 384 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$38
1TB free
Firmware: CC26
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
95.8% Outstanding
Read 164
Write 170
Mixed 93.7
106% 143 MB/s
4K Read 0.78
4K Write 1.63
4K Mixed 0.22
87% 0.88 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 95.8%
Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$38
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Read 113
Write 91.9
Mixed 36.1
59% 80.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.32
4K Write 1.31
4K Mixed 0.08
47% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44% Average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 13.7
MC Mixed 14.8
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 11.5
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 73.1
55% 73.1 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 44%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Builds (Compare 466 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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