Asrock 970M Pro3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 57.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.49% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive72% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970M Pro3  (all builds)
Memory6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160617
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 02 '18 at 00:54
Run Duration94 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 65.2
2-Core 124
56% 89.8 Pts
4-Core 185
8-Core 330
31% 258 Pts
64-Core 401
25% 401 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
MSI(1462 8A9F) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 405 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Lighting 4.3
Reflection 5.04
Parallax 3.5
4% 4.28 fps
MRender 5.81
Gravity 4.3
Splatting 3.09
4% 4.4 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 240GB-$20
187GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
72% Very good
Read 418
Write 406
Mixed 409
92% 411 MB/s
4K Read 25.7
4K Write 57
4K Mixed 12.4
85% 31.7 MB/s
DQ Read 151
DQ Write 118
DQ Mixed 20.7
46% 96.3 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 72%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Value DDR3 1600 C11 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.3% Poor
MC Read 7.2
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 6.6
20% 7 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 5.7
SC Mixed 6.2
17% 5.8 GB/s
Latency 79.5
50% 79.5 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970M Pro3 Builds (Compare 843 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970M Pro3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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