Asrock A88M-G/3.1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
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 48.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.95% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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 A88M-G/3.1  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160114
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateNov 15 '18 at 16:59
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 760K (2013 D.Ri)-$59
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
48.8% Average
Memory 79.2
1-Core 45.4
2-Core 93.7
47% 72.8 Pts
4-Core 104
8-Core 145
16% 125 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Zotac(19DA 7302) 2GB
CLim: 710 MHz, MLim: 405 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 361.75
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
2.95% Terrible
Lighting 4.57
Reflection 5.12
Parallax 3.56
4% 4.41 fps
MRender 6.14
Gravity 0.1
Splatting 0.09
2% 2.11 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.95%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 320GB (2007)-$90
127GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 80 68 77 79 75 88 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
42.8% Average
Read 71.3
Write 71.3
Mixed 49.5
SusWrite 77.6
50% 67.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1
177% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 42.8%
Great: 58%
Seagate Portable 500GB
43GB free, PID 2332
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 28 27 29 29 29 30 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
13.4% Very poor
Read 31.5
Write 29.2
Mixed 21.8
SusWrite 28.6
37% 27.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.6
50% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 13.4%
Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Samsung M378B5173BH0-CK0 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
33.1% Below average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 11.8
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 9.7
24% 8.3 GB/s
Latency 82.1
49% 82.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88M-G/3.1 Builds (Compare 91 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asrock A88M-G/3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $175
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