Asrock Z68 Extreme4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 68.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics50.1% 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 Drive55.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z68 Extreme4  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit cores,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120418
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 31 '17 at 15:38
Run Duration206 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2320-$165
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
68.1% Good
Memory 87.4
1-Core 57.5
2-Core 160
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 282
38% 283 Pts
64-Core 299
18% 299 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 1970) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 384.76
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.1% Above average
Lighting 62.8
Reflection 63.5
Parallax 62.9
51% 63.1 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 58.7
Splatting 50
48% 60.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
128GB free
Firmware: SBFK71E0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42.8% Average
Read 194
Write 156
Mixed 180
39% 177 MB/s
4K Read 25.1
4K Write 37.2
4K Mixed 6.15
66% 22.8 MB/s
DQ Read 194
DQ Write 134
DQ Mixed 9.04
49% 112 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 42.8%
Great: 100%
Corsair Force GT 120GB-$155
86GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
55.2% Above average
Read 501
Write 159
Mixed 237
65% 299 MB/s
4K Read 19.2
4K Write 49.3
4K Mixed 14.2
73% 27.6 MB/s
DQ Read 26.5
DQ Write 143
DQ Mixed 41
44% 70 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 83%
Seagate ST3500312CS 500GB-$24
64GB free
Firmware: SC13 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
46.4% Average
Read 98
Write 63.6
Mixed 58.9
55% 73.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.25
4K Write 1.46
4K Mixed 0.26
67% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 60%
Seagate ST3250312AS 250GB-$32
65GB free
Firmware: JC4B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
66.8% Good
Read 120
Write 113
Mixed 105
85% 113 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.81
4K Mixed 0.64
134% 1.05 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 69%
Samsung S2 Portable 3 500GB
327GB free, PID 60a3
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
39.9% Below average
Read 70
Write 103
Mixed 70.4
108% 81.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.56
4K Write 2.34
4K Mixed 0.48
98% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 9905403-511.A00LF KHX1600C10D3/4G 9905403-511.A00LF 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
47.3% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 17.8
MC Mixed 15.6
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 15.2
SC Mixed 14
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 70.1
57% 70.1 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z68 Extreme4 Builds (Compare 184 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asrock Z68 Extreme4 - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $628
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