Asus Z97M-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (92nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 8 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics56.2% 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 Drive75.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160222
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '20 at 04:22
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User NZL-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
80.7% Excellent
Memory 92.6
1-Core 103
2-Core 202
77% 132 Pts
4-Core 400
8-Core 387
53% 394 Pts
64-Core 406
25% 406 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 80.7%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 445.87
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Lighting 69.7
Reflection 68.9
Parallax 66.8
57% 68.4 fps
MRender 70.1
Gravity 66.2
Splatting 66
55% 67.4 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 330 Series 180GB
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 300i
SusWrite @10s intervals: 133 107 145 140 146 143 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
75.5% Very good
Read 340
Write 177
Mixed 208
SusWrite 136
48% 215 MB/s
4K Read 27.3
4K Write 103
4K Mixed 35.4
141% 55.1 MB/s
DQ Read 294
DQ Write 183
DQ Mixed 192
156% 223 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 75.5%
Great: 83%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata AM2L16BC4R1-B0PS 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
59.4% Above average
MC Read 21.7
MC Write 21.9
MC Mixed 17.9
59% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 19.3
SC Mixed 18.1
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 62.8
64% 62.8 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,043 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS - $350

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $998
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