Asus Z97-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 13%
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 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 59.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.4% 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 Drive51.6% 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.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-A  (all builds)
Memory8.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140711
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateOct 18 '20 at 07:17
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 67%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Memory 74.7
1-Core 86.6
2-Core 163
63% 108 Pts
4-Core 255
8-Core 257
34% 256 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-$101
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
20.4% Poor
Lighting 25.6
Reflection 22.5
Parallax 22.9
21% 23.7 fps
MRender 26.4
Gravity 22.7
Splatting 23
20% 24.1 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 20.4%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 03070103
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 88 80 74 78 83 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Read 349
Write 89.5
Mixed 188
SusWrite 81.9
39% 177 MB/s
4K Read 13.1
4K Write 58.5
4K Mixed 30.2
90% 33.9 MB/s
DQ Read 144
DQ Write 38.5
DQ Mixed 118
80% 100 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 100%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$45
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 203 210 213 219 216 216 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 142
Write 147
Mixed 74.8
SusWrite 213
105% 144 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
225% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 102%
Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR3 1600 2OZ Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 0420 DDR3 1600 2OZ Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
45.8% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 17.5
MC Mixed 14.4
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 14
38% 13.2 GB/s
Latency 90.9
44% 90.9 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-A Builds (Compare 5,038 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 Z97-A - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $798
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HDDRAMUSB
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