Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 98%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 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 97.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics58.1% 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 Drive83.8% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory28.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161129
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMay 01 '17 at 18:53
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$250
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
97.1% Outstanding
Memory 92
1-Core 153
2-Core 300
99% 181 Pts
4-Core 549
8-Core 858
87% 703 Pts
64-Core 856
53% 856 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 97.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Gigabyte(1458 371C) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2040 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 368.81
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Lighting 81.4
Reflection 66.7
Parallax 69.7
66% 72.6 fps
MRender 49.9
Gravity 51
Splatting 53
42% 51.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB-$105
715GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41100WD Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
83.8% Excellent
Read 493
Write 322
Mixed 288
81% 367 MB/s
4K Read 35.9
4K Write 80.5
4K Mixed 17.8
120% 44.7 MB/s
DQ Read 355
DQ Write 87.1
DQ Mixed 14
64% 152 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 83.8%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213.C16FBD 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 2197 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
77.1% Very good
MC Read 28.1
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 23.8
77% 27 GB/s
SC Read 18.3
SC Write 29.8
SC Mixed 24.8
69% 24.3 GB/s
Latency 64
62% 64 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A Builds (Compare 8,688 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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