Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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 51%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.3% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA  (all builds)
Memory7.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170607
Uptime1.7 Days
Run DateDec 11 '19 at 04:32
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
51% Above average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 55.7
2-Core 98.6
48% 75.3 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 252
26% 209 Pts
64-Core 300
18% 300 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 51%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1346 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 432.0
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
16.3% Very poor
Lighting 20.1
Reflection 16.3
Parallax 18.8
16% 18.4 fps
MRender 24
Gravity 21
Splatting 16.1
16% 20.4 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 16.3%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme Rocket NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$45
406GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RKT343.1 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 656
Write 710
Mixed 672
152% 679 MB/s
4K Read 20.9
4K Write 52.7
4K Mixed 32
101% 35.2 MB/s
DQ Read 223
DQ Write 158
DQ Mixed 214
153% 198 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 277%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
12GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 368
Write 341
Mixed 314
76% 341 MB/s
4K Read 22.7
4K Write 45.2
4K Mixed 30.6
98% 32.8 MB/s
DQ Read 218
DQ Write 163
DQ Mixed 217
155% 199 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
487GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,402
Write 24.8
Mixed 35.5
350% 487 MB/s
4K Read 130
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 1
5,516% 43.7 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.5% Below average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 13.3
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 4
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 8.8
19% 6.67 GB/s
Latency 97.6
41% 97.6 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 89%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Builds (Compare 901 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA - $299

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $588
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