Asus X556UQK

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 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 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 70.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics6.81% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 93% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemAsus X556UQK  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UQK
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160905
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 06 '17 at 15:01
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 17%
CPU Throttled 93%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
70.7% Very good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 111
2-Core 191
76% 130 Pts
4-Core 310
8-Core 307
41% 308 Pts
64-Core 300
19% 300 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 70.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Asus(1043 1490) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64 Ver. 21.20.16.4550
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
6.81% Terrible
Lighting 7.27
Reflection 10.3
Parallax 6.81
6% 8.14 fps
MRender 8.43
Gravity 6.27
Splatting 14.8
9% 9.83 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.81%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 1TB
931GB free
Firmware: SDM1
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
66.9% Good
Read 112
Write 121
Mixed 81
78% 105 MB/s
4K Read 1.18
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.14
92% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A5143EB0-CPB Hynix HMA451S6AFR8N-TF 8GB
2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
74.2% Very good
MC Read 26.7
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 22.4
74% 26.1 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 29.2
SC Mixed 23.2
67% 23.4 GB/s
Latency 69.3
58% 69.3 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 74.2%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQK Builds (Compare 1,420 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UQK

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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