Asus P8H61-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 51.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.54% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive66.2% 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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (66%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus P8H61-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20120111
Uptime4.3 Days
Run DateSep 20 '21 at 16:13
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User GEO-User
Background CPU 66%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G860-$73
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
51.9% Above average
Memory 80.7
1-Core 53.8
2-Core 146
56% 93.3 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 145
18% 140 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Gainward(10B0 0F02) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 267 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 390.67
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
2.54% Terrible
Lighting 2.9
Reflection 4.2
Parallax 1.1
2% 2.73 fps
MRender 3.7
Gravity 3.8
Splatting 3.2
3% 3.57 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.54%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
421GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 209 222 205 189 218 185 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
66.2% Good
Read 168
Write 145
Mixed 183
SusWrite 205
40% 175 MB/s
4K Read 29
4K Write 59.1
4K Mixed 36.7
122% 41.6 MB/s
DQ Read 202
DQ Write 194
DQ Mixed 194
146% 196 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 66.2%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-020.A00LF 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.7% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 12.3
44% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 10.1
29% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 79.2
50% 79.2 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8H61-M LX3 Builds (Compare 356 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus P8H61-M LX3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $198
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