| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 50.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 36% 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 Drive | 82.7% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| Motherboard | Asus M5A97 R2.0 (all builds) |
| Memory | 12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz |
| Display | 1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20150626 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Nov 29 '21 at 20:59 |
| Run Duration | 288 Seconds |
| Run User | CAN-User |
| Background CPU | 22% |
PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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50.1%
Above average
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42% 65.8 Pts
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24% 202 Pts
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17% 277 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 471.96
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36%
Below average
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38% 45.7 fps
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32% 39.9 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
123GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 322 342 299 281 276 258 MB/s
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82.7%
Excellent
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79% 352 MB/s
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134% 43.6 MB/s
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121% 156 MB/s
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WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$78
1.5TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 111 120 124 122 125 127 MB/s
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70.9%
Very good
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87% 118 MB/s
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169% 1.3 MB/s
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Lexar USB Flash Drive 16GB
5GB free, PID c75c
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.3 6 6 3.3 5.9 6 MB/s
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4.14%
Terrible
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10% 8.27 MB/s
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13% 1.13 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
44.3%
Average
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46% 16.2 GB/s
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27% 9.5 GB/s
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43% 92.1 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 R2.0 - $89
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| FX-8350AMD $130Bench 61%, 313,196 samples | 865x |
| FX-6300AMD $47Bench 55%, 261,607 samples | 644x |
| FX-8320AMD $175Bench 59%, 106,454 samples | 437x |
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| GTX 1050-TiNvidia $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples | 186x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 159x |
| RX 480AMD $75Bench 46%, 261,163 samples | 118x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 70% - Very good | Total price: $358 |