Asus Z87M-PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (78th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 22 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics46.7% 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)
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 (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z87M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130418
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '21 at 15:07
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing above expectations (78th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4430-$124
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
76.7% Very good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 93.1
2-Core 181
72% 122 Pts
4-Core 360
8-Core 351
48% 356 Pts
64-Core 342
21% 342 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.7% Average
Lighting 56.3
Reflection 68
Parallax 60.5
46% 61.6 fps
MRender 66.3
Gravity 59
Splatting 53.9
48% 59.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M4 128GB-$116
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 040H
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 442
Write 188
Mixed 199
60% 276 MB/s
4K Read 22.3
4K Write 86
4K Mixed 11.4
94% 39.9 MB/s
DQ Read 126
DQ Write 109
DQ Mixed 29.2
46% 88.2 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 72%
Seagate Momentus 5400.6 2.5" 500GB-$16
461GB free
Firmware: 0001SDM1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 72.7
Write 65.1
Mixed 40
44% 59.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
124% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 9% Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333 C9 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
65.5% Good
MC Read 23
MC Write 25.9
MC Mixed 21.7
67% 23.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 19.4
47% 16.4 GB/s
Latency 65
62% 65 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87M-PLUS Builds (Compare 673 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z87M-PLUS - $138

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $367
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HDDRAMUSB
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