Asus Z97-PRO GAMER

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 55.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics29.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive104% 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.
Very high background CPU (74%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus Z97-PRO GAMER  (all builds)
Memory9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150521
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateFeb 14 '18 at 00:04
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 74%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Memory 60.2
1-Core 94.7
2-Core 178
62% 111 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 418
42% 344 Pts
64-Core 493
30% 493 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.6% Poor
Lighting 41.1
Reflection 38.7
Parallax 34.5
34% 38.1 fps
MRender 33.7
Gravity 35
Splatting 16.9
22% 28.5 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
145GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 494
Write 395
Mixed 410
96% 433 MB/s
4K Read 38.7
4K Write 82.7
4K Mixed 38.4
152% 53.3 MB/s
DQ Read 340
DQ Write 271
DQ Mixed 102
132% 237 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 104%
Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
736GB free
Firmware: 03.01A03 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.6% Outstanding
Read 169
Write 164
Mixed 148
120% 160 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.41
4K Mixed 0.28
125% 1.29 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 95.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
23.8% Poor
MC Read 8.1
MC Write 9.1
MC Mixed 7.1
23% 8.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 6.2
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 127
32% 127 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 23.8%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-PRO GAMER Builds (Compare 2,861 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO GAMER

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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