Asrock 970M Pro3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics51.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive89.6% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970M Pro3  (all builds)
Memory7.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151229
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 13 '19 at 20:44
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%
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 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320E-$87
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 79.4
1-Core 53.4
2-Core 97.8
50% 76.9 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 267
26% 214 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1306 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
51.3% Above average
Lighting 64.6
Reflection 64.8
Parallax 80.8
53% 70.1 fps
MRender 63.6
Gravity 63.1
Splatting 54
49% 60.2 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
387GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 352 378 394 409 406 405 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
89.6% Excellent
Read 435
Write 411
Mixed 367
SusWrite 391
90% 401 MB/s
4K Read 29
4K Write 50.4
4K Mixed 36.9
118% 38.8 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 237
DQ Mixed 253
190% 255 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 89.6%
Great: 134%
Hitachi HUA723020ALA641 2TB-$78
701GB free
Firmware: MK7OA840
SusWrite @10s intervals: 73 75 75 77 78 77 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
52.7% Above average
Read 108
Write 104
Mixed 66
SusWrite 75.8
65% 88.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
157% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 82%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
201GB free
Firmware: CC46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 75 75 77 78 77 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
42.9% Average
Read 73.2
Write 75
Mixed 55
SusWrite 76.1
52% 69.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.9
149% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 42.9%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD3-1600 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
43% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 16
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 10.3
25% 8.73 GB/s
Latency 81.7
49% 81.7 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 43%
Great: 60%

 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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