Asus X556UQ

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 57.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.58% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (68%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 95% 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 X556UQ  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UQ
Memory8.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160824
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateAug 30 '17 at 04:09
Run Duration90 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 68%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6198DU
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
57.3% Above average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 79.4
2-Core 146
59% 99.8 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 231
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics 510
Asus(1043 10CE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64 Ver. 21.20.16.4550
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
3.58% Terrible
Lighting 3.4
Reflection 10.1
Parallax 3.22
3% 5.58 fps
MRender 6.24
Gravity 2.83
Splatting 8.83
5% 5.97 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 3.58%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
742GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JB0OA3J0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
64.2% Good
Read 117
Write 107
Mixed 111
84% 112 MB/s
4K Read 0.57
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.14
58% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471A1K43BB0-CPB Hynix HMA451S6AFR8N-TF 12GB
2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
52.4% Above average
MC Read 20
MC Write 19.6
MC Mixed 15.9
53% 18.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 18.8
SC Mixed 15.7
45% 15.7 GB/s
Latency 91.2
44% 91.2 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQ Builds (Compare 364 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UQ

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