Intel NUC7i7DNB

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 71.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive107% 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.
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 (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 90% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemIntel NUC7i7DNHE
MotherboardIntel NUC7i7DNB  (all builds)
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210414
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 03 '21 at 22:24
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 42%
CPU Throttled 90%

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8650U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
71.7% Very good
Memory 76.3
1-Core 115
2-Core 221
76% 137 Pts
4-Core 366
8-Core 497
55% 432 Pts
64-Core 504
31% 504 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 71.7%
Great: 71%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 512GB-$82
358GB free
Firmware: P0801A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 64 234 268 261 230 355 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
94.7% Outstanding
Read 464
Write 413
Mixed 381
SusWrite 235
84% 373 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 92.8
4K Mixed 44.2
154% 56.2 MB/s
DQ Read 328
DQ Write 307
DQ Mixed 265
213% 300 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 94.7%
Great: 127%
Corsair Force MP500 NVMe PCIe M.2 240GB-$43
142GB free (System drive)
Firmware: E7FM04.C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 127 157 196 188 179 242 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 645
Write 169
Mixed 288
SusWrite 181
70% 321 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 39.4
147% 56.9 MB/s
DQ Read 853
DQ Write 247
DQ Mixed 282
277% 460 MB/s
Poor: 106%
This bench: 107%
Great: 210%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2666 C18 Series 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 2667 MHz clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.5% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 10.6
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 14.7
SC Mixed 12.6
38% 13.4 GB/s
Latency 87.6
46% 87.6 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 52%

 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 7 6 64 0" 1280 720
Typical NUC7i7DNB Builds (Compare 51 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel NUC7i7DNB

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 111% - Outstanding Total price: $43
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