Asus STRIX Z270G GAMING

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 104%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 52%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics59.2% 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 Drive97.2% 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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus STRIX Z270G GAMING  (all builds)
Memory14.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170125
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 10 '17 at 02:49
Run Duration90 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 5.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 96.2
1-Core 166
2-Core 332
107% 198 Pts
4-Core 660
8-Core 664
88% 662 Pts
64-Core 662
41% 662 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 105%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 378.66
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
59.2% Above average
Lighting 74
Reflection 71.6
Parallax 61.6
60% 69.1 fps
MRender 71.3
Gravity 70.1
Splatting 68.7
57% 70 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
97.2% Outstanding
Read 515
Write 406
Mixed 416
99% 446 MB/s
4K Read 47.7
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 27.9
165% 61 MB/s
DQ Read 48.2
DQ Write 113
DQ Mixed 26.7
36% 62.6 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 97.2%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$45
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
57.2% Above average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 16.8
54% 18.9 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 21
SC Mixed 18.8
54% 19 GB/s
Latency 53.2
75% 53.2 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical STRIX Z270G GAMING Builds (Compare 1,325 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 89%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 92%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270G GAMING - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $927
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HDDRAMUSB
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