Asrock Z97 Pro4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 81.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive99.9% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Pro4  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180307
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 31 '18 at 01:51
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
81.9% Excellent
Memory 94.8
1-Core 122
2-Core 216
84% 144 Pts
4-Core 373
8-Core 545
57% 459 Pts
64-Core 626
39% 626 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 81.9%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
CLim: 1646 MHz, MLim: 1902 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 397.93
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 33.8
Reflection 80
Parallax 69.1
28% 60.9 fps
Gravity 62.3
Splatting 64.6
56% 63.4 fps
Poor: 53% Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD6SP1M256G1102 256GB
177GB free
Firmware: X231302 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
88.8% Excellent
Read 407
Write 426
Mixed 391
91% 408 MB/s
4K Read 28.2
4K Write 96.3
4K Mixed 23.5
124% 49.3 MB/s
DQ Read 238
DQ Write 209
DQ Mixed 16.5
69% 154 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 88.8%
Great: 100%
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
99.9% Outstanding
Read 503
Write 410
Mixed 420
99% 444 MB/s
4K Read 37.9
4K Write 76.7
4K Mixed 36.1
144% 50.2 MB/s
DQ Read 219
DQ Write 272
DQ Mixed 98.1
115% 196 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 99.9%
Great: 115%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 500GB-$49
225GB free
Firmware: 0002SDM1 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
43.1% Average
Read 91.9
Write 58.4
Mixed 65.4
54% 71.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.34
4K Write 0.91
4K Mixed 0.26
60% 0.5 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 43.1%
Great: 58%
HGST Travelstar 5K1000 2.5" 1TB
183GB free
Firmware: JA0OA4D0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
37.5% Below average
Read 69.1
Write 61.6
Mixed 58
47% 62.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.48
4K Write 1.05
4K Mixed 0.14
56% 0.56 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 57%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
63.1% Good
MC Read 22.3
MC Write 23.1
MC Mixed 19.9
62% 21.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 22.4
SC Mixed 19.7
53% 18.6 GB/s
Latency 57.6
69% 57.6 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 73%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Pro4 Builds (Compare 900 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Pro4 - $77

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $725
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback