Asus PRIME Z270-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.86% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive82% 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.
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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-A  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170723
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 31 '18 at 08:35
Run Duration94 Seconds
Run User IRN-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4400-$45
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 80.8
1-Core 107
2-Core 214
75% 134 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 213
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
Poor: 23%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 510 (Desktop Skylake)
Asus(1043 872F) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64 Ver. 21.20.16.4551
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
2.86% Terrible
Lighting 2.57
Reflection 4.46
Parallax 2.66
2% 3.23 fps
MRender 4.57
Gravity 2.53
Splatting 7.83
4% 4.98 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.86%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU700 120GB
82GB free (System drive)
Firmware: B170428a Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
82% Excellent
Read 520
Write 443
Mixed 480
107% 481 MB/s
4K Read 30.8
4K Write 83.1
4K Mixed 8.15
101% 40.7 MB/s
DQ Read 30.5
DQ Write 240
DQ Mixed 7.56
44% 92.8 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 82%
Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLE8G4D30AEEA.K16FE 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.9% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 12.7
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 13.9
38% 13.4 GB/s
Latency 79
51% 79 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-A Builds (Compare 8,307 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A - $159

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $685
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