Asus Z170M-PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 49.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics23.6% 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 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (84%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory4.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170210
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateJun 03 '17 at 20:59
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU 84%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4400-$45
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
49.8% Average
Memory 76.3
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 108
56% 88.5 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 168
19% 150 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
Poor: 23%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 950-$100
Asus(1043 8569) 2GB
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1652 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
23.6% Poor
Lighting 29.3
Reflection 31.9
Parallax 25.3
24% 28.8 fps
MRender 27.6
Gravity 27.5
Splatting 28.8
23% 28 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
419GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC41 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
76.6% Very good
Read 140
Write 127
Mixed 120
97% 129 MB/s
4K Read 0.46
4K Write 1.26
4K Mixed 0.22
67% 0.65 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 76.6%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 2400 C15 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 12.5
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.3
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 13
35% 12.4 GB/s
Latency 87.7
46% 87.7 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 39%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,231 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: Asus Z170M-PLUS - $87

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $521
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