Asus X550LC

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.92% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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.
SystemAsus X550LC  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X550LC
Memory3.5 GB free of 6 GB
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20130930
Uptime38.1 Days
Run DateOct 19 '18 at 07:33
Run Duration84 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 38%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4500U-$393
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 84.7
1-Core 59.6
2-Core 102
53% 82.1 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 157
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Asus(1043 131D) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3308
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
3.92% Terrible
Lighting 4.67
Reflection 5.73
Parallax 5.84
4% 5.41 fps
MRender 4.71
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 7.39
4% 4.77 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.92%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2AR20002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 53.8
Write 96.2
Mixed 49
49% 66.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.7
135% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix Samsung M471B5173BH0-YK0 6GB
65535, 1600 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.7% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 11.7
38% 13.3 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 9.8
28% 9.7 GB/s
Latency 72.2
55% 72.2 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 38.7%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X550LC Builds (Compare 247 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X550LC

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