Asrock Z87M Extreme4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 81.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive59.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z87M Extreme4  (all builds)
Memory13 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1768 x 992 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20130705
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateJun 16 '18 at 00:44
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User BHR-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$127
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
81.4% Excellent
Memory 90.7
1-Core 108
2-Core 216
79% 138 Pts
4-Core 418
8-Core 416
56% 417 Pts
64-Core 408
25% 408 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-Ti-$362
EVGA(3842 3662) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 31.8
Reflection 32.7
Parallax 45
26% 36.5 fps
Gravity 37.8
Splatting 28
28% 32.9 fps
Poor: 23% Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 120GB-$65
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 507ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
59.9% Above average
Read 487
Write 192
Mixed 243
67% 307 MB/s
4K Read 17.1
4K Write 92.7
4K Mixed 9.11
87% 39.7 MB/s
DQ Read 23.4
DQ Write 160
DQ Mixed 39.9
46% 74.6 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 84%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
41GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Read 144
Write 133
Mixed 121
99% 132 MB/s
4K Read 0.08
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.04
15% 0.17 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 992123R (997123R) 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
61.6% Good
MC Read 22.2
MC Write 23.4
MC Mixed 19.2
62% 21.6 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 19.3
SC Mixed 17.6
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 66.2
60% 66.2 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87M Extreme4 Builds (Compare 239 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asrock Z87M Extreme4 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 65% - Good Total price: $415
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