Asus Z170-E

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 65.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive102% 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.
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 (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z170-E  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161129
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 01 '21 at 02:39
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
65.4% Good
Memory 69.6
1-Core 133
2-Core 242
81% 148 Pts
4-Core 330
8-Core 477
50% 403 Pts
64-Core 520
32% 520 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 89%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Vertex 4 512GB-$349
430GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 430 461 464 466 462 458 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 318
Write 402
Mixed 291
SusWrite 457
83% 367 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 43
152% 59.3 MB/s
DQ Read 338
DQ Write 308
DQ Mixed 333
247% 326 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 102%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata DDR4 3000 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.4% Below average
MC Read 13.4
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 10.8
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.2
SC Write 11.1
SC Mixed 8.6
28% 9.97 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 36.4%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 6 3 60 0" 1028 720
Typical Z170-E Builds (Compare 1,834 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-E

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $455
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