Biostar N68SA-M2S

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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 47.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
MemoryThe RAM on this system should be upgraded to at least 2GB although on 32bit systems 1GB will suffice as a bare minimum.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
MotherboardBiostar N68SA-M2S  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 1 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100623
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 18 '16 at 01:17
Run Duration305 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom X3 8550
Socket AM2 , 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
47.3% Average
Memory 78.2
1-Core 32.7
2-Core 63.3
41% 58.1 Pts
4-Core 98
8-Core 98.1
13% 98.1 Pts
64-Core 98.7
6% 98.7 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3100011A 100GB
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.02 Max speed: UDMA 100 100 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
34.1% Below average
Read 59.6
Write 59.1
Mixed 27.4
36% 48.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 1.21
4K Mixed 0.3
84% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 34.1%
Great: 34%
USB DISK 2.0 8GB
5GB free, PID 4200
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
4.26% Terrible
Read 15.6
Write 4.8
Mixed 5.93
9% 8.78 MB/s
4K Read 3.82
4K Write 0.02
4K Mixed 0.006
15% 1.28 MB/s
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.26%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x1GB
1 of 4 slots used
1GB DIMM DDR2
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
17.8% Very poor
MC Read 5.3
MC Write 5.4
MC Mixed 5.2
15% 5.3 GB/s
SC Read 4.8
SC Write 4.6
SC Mixed 4.7
13% 4.7 GB/s
Latency 83.9
48% 83.9 ns
Poor: 4%
This bench: 17.8%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical N68SA-M2S Builds (Compare 6 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Biostar N68SA-M2S

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