Asrock 970 Pro3 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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.
Graphics35.5% 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 (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock 970 Pro3 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150805
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 10 '18 at 19:54
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 80.1
1-Core 54.6
2-Core 97
50% 77.2 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 199
23% 181 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1800 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 398.82
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
35.5% Below average
Lighting 46
Reflection 44.8
Parallax 44.6
38% 45.1 fps
MRender 40.2
Gravity 39.8
Splatting 36.6
32% 38.9 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 35.5%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$42
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 192
Write 165
Mixed 150
38% 169 MB/s
4K Read 9.8
4K Write 22.4
4K Mixed 17.7
49% 16.6 MB/s
DQ Read 33.2
DQ Write 75.6
DQ Mixed 44.9
37% 51.2 MB/s
Poor: 63% Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
696GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 167
Write 150
Mixed 72.1
96% 130 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
149% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.9% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 11.9
MC Mixed 16.1
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 11.9
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 80.4
50% 80.4 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 970 Pro3 R2.0 Builds (Compare 787 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock 970 Pro3 R2.0 - $18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $152
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