Asus Z97-WS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 68.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.81% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive135% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-WS  (all builds)
Memory7.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150618
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateAug 16 '17 at 12:44
Run Duration92 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 67%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
68.3% Good
Memory 84.4
1-Core 112
2-Core 207
77% 134 Pts
4-Core 299
8-Core 322
41% 310 Pts
64-Core 347
22% 347 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Asus(1043 8534) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
3.81% Terrible
Lighting 3.77
Reflection 6.38
Parallax 6.12
3% 5.43 fps
MRender 8.95
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 7.65
5% 6.3 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.81%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 960GB
411GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
135% Outstanding
Read 929
Write 908
Mixed 873
202% 903 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 77.5
4K Mixed 13.3
95% 38.4 MB/s
DQ Read 301
DQ Write 390
DQ Mixed 11.8
102% 234 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 135%
Great: 291%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 2400 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
57% Above average
MC Read 19.1
MC Write 21.7
MC Mixed 19.6
58% 20.1 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 16.7
SC Mixed 16.8
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 72.8
55% 72.8 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 57%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-WS Builds (Compare 141 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 97%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 81%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: Asus Z97-WS - $318

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 65% - Good Total price: $1,217
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