Asus P8Z68-M PRO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 57.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics43.9% 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 Drive72.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus P8Z68-M PRO  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110831
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 22 '21 at 12:19
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600S-$235
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
57.4% Above average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 54.9
2-Core 125
52% 85 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 316
33% 265 Pts
64-Core 287
18% 287 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
Asus(1043 879C) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.40
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
43.9% Average
Lighting 54.4
Reflection 55.4
Parallax 48.2
44% 52.7 fps
MRender 59.7
Gravity 50.3
Splatting 49.8
43% 53.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 50%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ ARC 100 240GB-$120
192GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 331 391 400 364 404 365 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
72.9% Very good
Read 326
Write 384
Mixed 264
SusWrite 376
76% 337 MB/s
4K Read 15.8
4K Write 39.6
4K Mixed 22.2
73% 25.9 MB/s
DQ Read 312
DQ Write 321
DQ Mixed 256
209% 296 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 72.9%
Great: 101%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
1TB free
Firmware: MX4OABX0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 122 123 97 88 84 87 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
41.9% Average
Read 45.6
Write 85.6
Mixed 34
SusWrite 100
48% 66.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.3
74% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 108%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
612GB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 136 132 150 145 147 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
74.5% Very good
Read 124
Write 144
Mixed 42.7
SusWrite 135
81% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.5
122% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 74.5%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-10666CL9-4GBSR F3-10666CL9-4GBSR Corsair CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9 Corsair CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
41.4% Average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 14.1
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 12
SC Mixed 12.2
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 89.4
45% 89.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z68-M PRO Builds (Compare 365 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-M PRO

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $531
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