Acer Aspire M3970

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 (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 67.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Memory28GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 28GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemAcer Aspire M3970  (all builds)
MotherboardAcer Aspire M3970
Memory24 GB free of 28 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110419
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateNov 22 '21 at 05:27
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$188
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
67.5% Good
Memory 81.8
1-Core 90.3
2-Core 161
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 288
8-Core 457
46% 373 Pts
64-Core 453
28% 453 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti-$485
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2752 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 496.13
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 171
418% 171 fps
Poor: 109% Great: 133%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905471-035.A00LF 9905471-084.A00LF BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. Samsung M378B1G73EB0-CK0 28GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
43.7% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 12.8
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 15.1
SC Mixed 13.4
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 77.2
52% 77.2 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aspire M3970 Builds (Compare 449 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Acer Aspire M3970

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $226
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