| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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. |
| Processor | With 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 56%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 0.87% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 81.4% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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. |
| Motherboard | Asus M5A97 (all builds) |
| Memory | 12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 7 |
| BIOS Date | 20120418 |
| Uptime | 13.2 Days |
| Run Date | Dec 04 '18 at 17:15 |
| Run Duration | 133 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 3% |
PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AMD FX-8120
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
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56%
Above average
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55% 89.9 Pts
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31% 256 Pts
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21% 333 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GeForce 210
EVGA(3842 1311) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 341.44
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0.87%
Terrible
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1% 1.03 fps
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1% 1.08 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 313 108 102 99 95 90 MB/s
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81.4%
Excellent
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73% 325 MB/s
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142% 47.1 MB/s
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197% 263 MB/s
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Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB-$70
130GB free
Firmware: 501A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 236 285 242 283 270 220 MB/s
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60.4%
Good
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66% 297 MB/s
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76% 21.5 MB/s
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70% 102 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unknown 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
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48%
Average
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51% 17.8 GB/s
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28% 9.63 GB/s
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46% 87.6 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $89
| CPU |
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|---|---|
| FX-8350AMD $130Bench 61%, 313,196 samples | 52x |
| FX-4100AMD $110Bench 51%, 32,471 samples | 43x |
| FX-6100AMD $68Bench 54%, 44,863 samples | 41x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 20x |
| GTX 1050-TiNvidia $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples | 18x |
| RX 580AMD $130Bench 52%, 360,351 samples | 16x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 57% - Above average | Total price: $499 |