Asrock 970 Extreme3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 48.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive47.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory10GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 10GB 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 (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Extreme3  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 10 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 10 '21 at 13:57
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
48.5% Average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 48.1
2-Core 77.6
44% 66.5 Pts
4-Core 138
8-Core 131
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 108
7% 108 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 61%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZYTY128HDHP-000L2 128GB
49GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT61L1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 115 116 127 123 122 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
47.9% Average
Read 382
Write 133
Mixed 131
SusWrite 120
42% 191 MB/s
4K Read 12.5
4K Write 45.8
4K Mixed 13.8
61% 24 MB/s
DQ Read 195
DQ Write 120
DQ Mixed 104
92% 139 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 CM3X2G1333C9DHX Kingston 9905471-006.A02LF 10GB
667, 667, 667 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
25% Poor
MC Read 10.3
MC Write 5.9
MC Mixed 8.7
24% 8.3 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 5.4
SC Mixed 7.1
18% 6.37 GB/s
Latency 92.8
43% 92.8 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Extreme3 Builds (Compare 273 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Extreme3 - $82

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 78% - Very good Total price: $370
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