Asus Z170 PRO GAMING

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive83% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170 PRO GAMING  (all builds)
Memory60.2 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20170426
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 21 '18 at 13:37
Run Duration77 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
48.1% Average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 24
2-Core 52.3
32% 46 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 672
46% 428 Pts
64-Core 706
44% 706 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 90%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7LM480HMHQ-00005 480GB
406GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GXT5104Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
83% Excellent
Read 493
Write 475
Mixed 479
108% 483 MB/s
4K Read 19.6
4K Write 45.3
4K Mixed 25.4
86% 30.1 MB/s
DQ Read 168
DQ Write 164
DQ Mixed 84.7
86% 139 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 83%
Great: 115%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX 2400 C15 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
72.8% Very good
MC Read 29.4
MC Write 31.3
MC Mixed 26.4
83% 29 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 12.1
SC Mixed 9.9
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 122
33% 122 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 122%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170 PRO GAMING Builds (Compare 13,891 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING - $295

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $750
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