Asrock Z790 PG SONIC

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 (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 116%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics78.3% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z790 PG SONIC  (all builds)
Memory23.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20240416
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMay 03 '24 at 17:46
Run Duration173 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-13600K-$260
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 14 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Memory 73.9
1-Core 208
2-Core 418
119% 234 Pts
4-Core 845
8-Core 1,457
139% 1,151 Pts
64-Core 2,443
151% 2,443 Pts
Poor: 117%
This bench: 116%
Great: 128%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3050-$250
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 552.22
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
78.3% Very good
Lighting 107
Reflection 86.1
Parallax 93.1
87% 95.5 fps
MRender 85.6
Gravity 74.5
Splatting 66.1
61% 75.4 fps
Poor: 69%
This bench: 78.3%
Great: 79%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 480GB
391GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.00
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,366
Write 1,312
Mixed 541
238% 1,073 MB/s
4K Read 39.6
4K Write 55.5
4K Mixed 45.4
148% 46.8 MB/s
DQ Read 747
DQ Write 645
DQ Mixed 572
462% 654 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 182%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
191GB free
Firmware: JC4B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 73.4
Write 68.4
Mixed 53.2
48% 65 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.9
152% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 68%
Sandisk Extreme 55AE 1TB
885GB free
Firmware: 3001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 38.8
Write 35.2
Mixed 36.3
28% 36.8 MB/s
4K Read 12.7
4K Write 15
4K Mixed 13.6
2,318% 13.8 MB/s
DQ Read 25.3
DQ Write 21.9
DQ Mixed 23.4
215% 23.5 MB/s
Poor: 9% Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KF560C40-32 1x31GB
1 of 4 slots used
31GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
78.8% Very good
MC Read 29.2
MC Write 29.7
MC Mixed 27.4
82% 28.8 GB/s
SC Read 17.8
SC Write 27
SC Mixed 22.9
64% 22.6 GB/s
Latency 91.8
44% 91.8 ns
Poor: 76%
This bench: 78.8%
Great: 123%

 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 69 57 60 19.4" 1280 720 DEL4095 DELL P2014H
Typical Z790 PG SONIC Builds (Compare 413 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 189%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 125%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 246%
UFO

Motherboard: Asrock Z790 PG SONIC

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $1,037
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