Asrock Z68 Extreme4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.9% 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)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z68 Extreme4  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110518
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 17 '16 at 10:00
Run Duration531 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500K-$246
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 74.7
1-Core 85.2
2-Core 138
60% 99.2 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 230
31% 229 Pts
64-Core 294
18% 294 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 560 Ti-$188
Asus(1043 8390) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5330
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
16.9% Very poor
Lighting 20.5
Reflection 24
Parallax 18.4
17% 21 fps
MRender 18
Gravity 21.6
Splatting 22.6
17% 20.7 fps
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.9%
Great: 18%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$32
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JC4B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
40.3% Average
Read 72.7
Write 67.8
Mixed 25
40% 55.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.79
4K Mixed 0.35
66% 0.48 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 70%
Seagate ST3250410AS 250GB-$95
8GB free
Firmware: 3.AA
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
30.9% Below average
Read 46.9
Write 60.8
Mixed 52.7
40% 53.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.49
4K Write 0.97
4K Mixed 0.35
77% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 30.9%
Great: 54%
General UDisk 268GB
210GB free, PID 1234
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
1.71% Terrible
Read 7.27
Write 1.95
Mixed 3.26
4% 4.16 MB/s
4K Read 0.96
4K Write 0.002
4K Mixed 0.003
4% 0.32 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.71%
Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
45% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 18.3
MC Mixed 14.5
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 10
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 91.1
44% 91.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 45%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z68 Extreme4 Builds (Compare 184 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock Z68 Extreme4 - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $628
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $254Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $163Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $37SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $79G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback