Asrock 960GM-VGS3 FX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 56%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics32.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (61%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 960GM-VGS3 FX  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131002
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 18 '23 at 10:24
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 61%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56% Above average
Memory 82.4
1-Core 55.5
2-Core 98.1
51% 78.7 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 221
24% 193 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380-$200
Asus(1043 04E5) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 970 MHz, MLim: 1425 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 22.6.1
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.1% Below average
Lighting 40
Reflection 44.8
Parallax 57.6
33% 47.5 fps
MRender 44.1
Gravity 41.7
Splatting 31.6
31% 39.1 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 32.1%
Great: 35%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28
786GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.6 6.2 4.9 24 38 91 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 0.5
Write 33.7
Mixed 1.5
SusWrite 28.1
12% 16 MB/s
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
Samsung FIT USB 3.0 64GB-$25
40GB free, PID 1000
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 12 12 12 12 12 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
19.6% Very poor
Read 100
Write 11.2
Mixed 13.7
SusWrite 11.7
31% 34.2 MB/s
4K Read 10.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
40% 3.6 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 19.6%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GR1333D364L9/8G000 GR1333D364L9/8G000 16GB
333, 333 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.1% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 12
MC Mixed 12.6
37% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 10.7
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 76.2
52% 76.2 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 37.1%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 49 26 60 17" 1296 1024 GSM43E8 L1750SQ
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Gaming
Gaming 19%
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Desktop
Desktop 64%
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Workstation
Workstation 15%
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Motherboard: Asrock 960GM-VGS3 FX - $59

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $236
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