Asus Z170-E

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 98.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z170-E  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180314
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 26 '18 at 06:16
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
98.7% Outstanding
Memory 95.4
1-Core 155
2-Core 312
102% 188 Pts
4-Core 583
8-Core 615
79% 599 Pts
64-Core 619
38% 619 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 98.7%
Great: 85%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM851 mSATA 256GB
184GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT4AD0Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 508
Write 241
Mixed 184
68% 311 MB/s
4K Read 31
4K Write 99
4K Mixed 32.5
141% 54.2 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 214
DQ Mixed 82
118% 223 MB/s
Poor: 43% Great: 83%
Hua722020ala330 59Y5485 59Y1795IBM 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: JKAOA34H
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 114
Write 107
Mixed 57.2
68% 92.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 71%
Hua722020ala330 59Y5485 59Y1795IBM 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: JKAOA34H
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 116
Write 122
Mixed 59
73% 99 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 1
170% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 71%
Hua722020ala330 59Y5485 59Y1795IBM 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: JKAOA34H
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 115
Write 114
Mixed 57.3
70% 95.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 71%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
407GB free
Firmware: KC48
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 122
Write 116
Mixed 66
75% 101 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4-2800C16-8GRR Crucial BLS8G4D240FSE.16FBD2 16GB
2800, 2800 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
95% Outstanding
MC Read 32.8
MC Write 36.7
MC Mixed 31.7
96% 33.7 GB/s
SC Read 19.4
SC Write 37.6
SC Mixed 29
82% 28.7 GB/s
Latency 56
71% 56 ns
Poor: 86%
This bench: 95%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-E Builds (Compare 1,840 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-E

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $455
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