Asrock Z97X Killer

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 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 74.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics51% 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 Drive108% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z97X Killer  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140916
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 03 '22 at 04:54
Run Duration209 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
74.7% Very good
Memory 87.3
1-Core 96.3
2-Core 187
72% 123 Pts
4-Core 360
8-Core 361
48% 360 Pts
64-Core 363
22% 363 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 74.7%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Gainward(10B0 13C2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51% Above average
Lighting 63.2
Reflection 71.7
Parallax 64.2
52% 66.4 fps
MRender 66.2
Gravity 64.2
Splatting 55.5
50% 62 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$75
327GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 308 289 293 293 294 294 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 459
Write 425
Mixed 416
SusWrite 295
90% 399 MB/s
4K Read 37.3
4K Write 102
4K Mixed 55.6
182% 65.1 MB/s
DQ Read 384
DQ Write 256
DQ Mixed 361
258% 334 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 108%
Great: 129%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
830GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 198 207 207 203 208 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 195
Write 165
Mixed 92.1
SusWrite 201
119% 163 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.7
144% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 113%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G 0420 F3-12800CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
61% Good
MC Read 22.6
MC Write 23.2
MC Mixed 18.3
61% 21.4 GB/s
SC Read 16.4
SC Write 18.6
SC Mixed 18.8
51% 17.9 GB/s
Latency 70.2
57% 70.2 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 61%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97X Killer Builds (Compare 687 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97X Killer - $195

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $873
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