Asus X540LA

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.02% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive93.8% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAsus X540LA  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X540LA
Memory9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160314
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '21 at 07:41
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5500U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 78.2
1-Core 98.2
2-Core 156
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 230
32% 236 Pts
64-Core 231
14% 231 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)
Asus(1043 10D0) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5107
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
4.02% Terrible
Lighting 5.1
Reflection 2.5
Parallax 4.6
4% 4.07 fps
MRender 4.5
Gravity 4.6
Splatting 4.6
4% 4.57 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.02%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
132GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 341 225 233 234 232 227 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
93.8% Outstanding
Read 427
Write 356
Mixed 366
SusWrite 249
78% 349 MB/s
4K Read 35.8
4K Write 83.6
4K Mixed 38.5
148% 52.6 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 353
DQ Mixed 337
261% 357 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 93.8%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8KTF51264HZ-1G9N1 Kingston 99U5428-101.A00LF 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.3 GB/s
SC Read 11
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 11
31% 11 GB/s
Latency 83.9
48% 83.9 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 32%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X540LA Builds (Compare 583 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X540LA

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