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Asus Z97-K

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 49%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.06% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160331
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJan 01 '22 at 12:47
Run Duration260 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4330-$140
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
49% Average
Memory 67.7
1-Core 72.7
2-Core 138
55% 92.7 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 231
25% 199 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 49%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Asus(1043 8534) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5144
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.06% Terrible
Lighting 3.5
Reflection 2.5
Parallax 6.4
3% 4.13 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 4.7
3% 4.2 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.06%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung SM951 AHCI PCIe M.2 128GB-$110
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXW2500Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 531 337 442 467 372 308 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 719
Write 486
Mixed 474
SusWrite 410
117% 522 MB/s
4K Read 38.7
4K Write 43.6
4K Mixed 35.3
127% 39.2 MB/s
DQ Read 338
DQ Write 67.7
DQ Mixed 110
105% 172 MB/s
Poor: 116%
This bench: 102%
Great: 188%
Kingston SSDNow V+200 Series 120GB
108GB free
Firmware: 502ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 89 92 89 94 94 83 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.4% Average
Read 166
Write 115
Mixed 134
SusWrite 90.2
28% 126 MB/s
4K Read 26.5
4K Write 37.4
4K Mixed 23.9
91% 29.3 MB/s
DQ Read 150
DQ Write 52.7
DQ Mixed 108
78% 103 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 83%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$53
2TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 142 128 140 144 142 121 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
87.6% Excellent
Read 169
Write 127
Mixed 88.5
SusWrite 136
96% 130 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
212% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 87.6%
Great: 84%
Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 320GB-$59
161GB free
Firmware: GM3OA52A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 58 56 59 62 53 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
39.6% Below average
Read 80
Write 79.3
Mixed 45.9
SusWrite 57.7
48% 65.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
147% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 39.6%
Great: 46%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
48.8% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 16
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 17.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 107
37% 107 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-K Builds (Compare 3,195 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $795
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