Asus P8Z77-M PRO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics59% 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 Drive74.8% 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.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus P8Z77-M PRO  (all builds)
Memory8.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130314
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateJun 17 '17 at 02:14
Run Duration171 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500K-$246
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
60.9% Good
Memory 73.3
1-Core 42.2
2-Core 93.9
45% 69.8 Pts
4-Core 262
8-Core 414
42% 338 Pts
64-Core 374
23% 374 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
Gigabyte(1458 367D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 382.33
Performing below potential (55th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
59% Above average
Lighting 71.9
Reflection 83.2
Parallax 75.5
59% 76.9 fps
MRender 80.2
Gravity 74.7
Splatting 67.3
60% 74.1 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 59%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$160
161GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
74.8% Very good
Read 505
Write 400
Mixed 414
98% 440 MB/s
4K Read 30.7
4K Write 44.2
4K Mixed 19.2
95% 31.4 MB/s
DQ Read 35.2
DQ Write 58.2
DQ Mixed 19.3
22% 37.5 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 134%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 2TB-$50
562GB free
Firmware: CC41 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
72.2% Very good
Read 135
Write 116
Mixed 109
90% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 0.5
172% 2.05 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 72.2%
Great: 108%
Samsung Spinpoint F2 1TB-$60
240GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
44.6% Average
Read 75
Write 80.7
Mixed 94.3
63% 83.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.88
4K Mixed 0.27
59% 0.48 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot PSD38G13332 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
45% Average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 17.1
MC Mixed 15
46% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 8.4
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 94
43% 94 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 45%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z77-M PRO Builds (Compare 736 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M PRO - $360

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $650
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HDDRAMUSB
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