Asus Z97-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 65.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics40.5% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (62%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus Z97-A  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140620
Uptime2.7 Days
Run DateAug 06 '18 at 15:18
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 62%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
65.3% Good
Memory 64.9
1-Core 87.1
2-Core 168
60% 106 Pts
4-Core 369
8-Core 431
52% 400 Pts
64-Core 439
27% 439 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 65.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290-$399
CLim: 980 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.5% Average
Lighting 49.3
Reflection 46.5
Parallax 55.7
40% 50.5 fps
MRender 48
Gravity 41.8
Splatting 58
41% 49.2 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 50%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 374
Write 350
Mixed 293
76% 339 MB/s
4K Read 25.6
4K Write 55.3
4K Mixed 26.3
102% 35.7 MB/s
DQ Read 346
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 88.8
136% 257 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$40
2.5TB free
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,290
Write 39.3
Mixed 81.5
339% 470 MB/s
4K Read 450
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 2
18,986% 151 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.2% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 14.6
45% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 5.9
SC Write 10.2
SC Mixed 8
23% 8.03 GB/s
Latency 114
35% 114 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-A Builds (Compare 5,021 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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HDDRAMUSB
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