Asus Z97-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 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.
Graphics47.7% 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 Drive16.8% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 (69%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-A  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180418
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateNov 11 '21 at 04:06
Run Duration262 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 69%

 PC Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 72.9
2-Core 72.5
37% 72.7 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 338
30% 255 Pts
64-Core 328
20% 328 Pts
Poor: 67% Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Zotac(19DA 3451) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 496.49
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.7% Average
Lighting 69.5
Reflection 72.7
Parallax 65.3
57% 69.2 fps
MRender 63.9
Gravity 63.6
Splatting 0.2
30% 42.6 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 120GB-$15
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 139 137 58 42 9.1 17 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
16.8% Very poor
Read 280
Write 251
Mixed 4.2
SusWrite 66.9
33% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 2.9
4% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 16.8%
Great: 86%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
261GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 1,205
Mixed 25.8
441% 616 MB/s
4K Read 179
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 1.8
7,677% 60.6 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Microsoft Storage Space Device 4.5TB
2TB free
Firmware: 0.1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 47 26 22 44 44 112 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
21.9% Poor
Read 27
Write 36
Mixed 11.8
SusWrite 49.1
22% 31 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.2
47% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 21.9%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-1600C9-8GXM 0215 CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
31.9% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 11.9
MC Mixed 10.5
35% 12.2 GB/s
SC Read 5.6
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 9.4
23% 8.17 GB/s
Latency 530
8% 530 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 31.9%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-A Builds (Compare 5,013 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $798
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