Asus K55A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 56.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.72% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive63.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAsus K55A  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K55A
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20121225
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateDec 31 '16 at 23:38
Run Duration90 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3610QM-$300
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Memory 75
1-Core 63
2-Core 119
53% 85.7 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 322
32% 263 Pts
64-Core 322
20% 322 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Asus(1043 2102) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3308
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.72% Terrible
Lighting 4.1
Reflection 5.38
Parallax 2.78
3% 4.09 fps
MRender 5.48
Gravity 2.23
Splatting 7.7
4% 5.14 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.72%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin Reactor 1TB-$50
640GB free (System drive)
Firmware: N1007C Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
63.9% Good
Read 505
Write 382
Mixed 436
98% 441 MB/s
4K Read 17.9
4K Write 39.9
4K Mixed 13
65% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 18.6
DQ Write 36.2
DQ Mixed 13.2
14% 22.6 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G3S160BM.M16FED 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
53.6% Above average
MC Read 21.8
MC Write 19.6
MC Mixed 17.6
56% 19.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 11.6
SC Mixed 13.2
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 90.4
44% 90.4 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical K55A Builds (Compare 392 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K55A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $90
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