Asrock Z97 Extreme6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 86.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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.
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Extreme6  (all builds)
Memory13.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151006
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateSep 15 '18 at 18:31
Run Duration210 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
86.8% Excellent
Memory 94.7
1-Core 116
2-Core 205
81% 139 Pts
4-Core 429
8-Core 595
65% 512 Pts
64-Core 605
38% 605 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 86.8%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM830 128GB
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM02D1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 458
Write 273
Mixed 276
74% 336 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 80.1
4K Mixed 23.7
110% 42.7 MB/s
DQ Read 295
DQ Write 83.1
DQ Mixed 153
122% 177 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 73%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 4TB-$230
708GB free
Firmware: CC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,671
Write 49.1
Mixed 115
1,394% 1,945 MB/s
4K Read 586
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 4.8
25,001% 198 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 94%
WD Green 2TB (2009)-$113
2TB free
Firmware: 02.00A02
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 95.2
Write 91.6
Mixed 42.7
56% 76.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
155% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 60%
Seagate ST31000340AS 1TB-$136
931GB free
Firmware: SD1A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 102
Write 23.3
Mixed 56.4
45% 60.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 1
176% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 59%
Samsung HD400LJ 400GB-$85
372GB free
Firmware: ZZ100-15
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 73.9
Write 77.9
Mixed 49.8
50% 67.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
145% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 18% Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D169DS3.16FE 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
63.4% Good
MC Read 22.3
MC Write 22.4
MC Mixed 19.9
62% 21.5 GB/s
SC Read 18.2
SC Write 22.6
SC Mixed 20.3
58% 20.4 GB/s
Latency 57.8
69% 57.8 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Extreme6 Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Extreme6 - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $862
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