| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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. |
| Processor | With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 50%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
| Graphics | 2.97% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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.
Run History
| System | Asus X556UQ (all builds) |
| Motherboard | ASUSTeK X556UQ |
| Memory | 4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20161219 |
| Uptime | 0.1 Days |
| Run Date | Oct 12 '18 at 02:02 |
| Run Duration | 115 Seconds |
| Run User | MEX-User |
| Background CPU | 40% |
| CPU Throttled | 96% |
PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
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50%
Average
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57% 98.7 Pts
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28% 204 Pts
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13% 204 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 10CE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 21.20.16.4550
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2.97%
Terrible
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2% 5.19 fps
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4% 4.54 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
441GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JA0OA560
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 63 64 56 63 55 MB/s
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48% 66.2 MB/s
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111% 0.83 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Micron 8ATF51264HZ-2G1A1 Samsung M471A5143EB0-CPB 8GB
2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
63.3%
Good
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65% 22.8 GB/s
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56% 19.7 GB/s
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35% 115 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical X556UQ Builds (Compare 363 builds)
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System: Asus X556UQ
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| Core i7-6500UIntelBench 46%, 102,213 samples | 175x |
| Core i5-6200UIntelBench 41%, 135,462 samples | 148x |
| Core i3-6100UIntelBench 43%, 24,116 samples | 21x |
| GPU |
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| HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples | 241x |
| 940MXNvidiaBench 9%, 36,213 samples | 106x |
| HD Graphics 510IntelBench 2%, 6,504 samples | 15x |
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