Asus PRIME Z270-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics33.1% 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)
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.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-A  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180315
Uptime12.9 Days
Run DateMar 25 '19 at 19:46
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$242
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 96.6
1-Core 147
2-Core 293
99% 179 Pts
4-Core 584
8-Core 814
88% 699 Pts
64-Core 807
50% 807 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 102%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro M4000
Nvidia(10DE 1153) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 772 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 388.16
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
33.1% Below average
Lighting 40.1
Reflection 40.4
Parallax 40.2
33% 40.2 fps
MRender 50.3
Gravity 36.6
Splatting 38.8
34% 41.9 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung SM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXZ7300Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,423
Write 496
Mixed 371
165% 763 MB/s
4K Read 55.4
4K Write 173
4K Mixed 67.3
262% 98.6 MB/s
DQ Read 1,434
DQ Write 462
DQ Mixed 716
589% 871 MB/s
Poor: 134% Great: 292%
Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB-$119
280GB free
Firmware: 1AQ10001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 86.8
Write 36.2
Mixed 49.5
43% 57.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.6
114% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 32% Great: 72%
SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 64GB-$72
46GB free, PID 5580
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 236
Write 48
Mixed 21.5
89% 102 MB/s
4K Read 6.3
4K Write 11
4K Mixed 7.7
659% 8.33 MB/s
DQ Read 10.3
DQ Write 11.1
DQ Mixed 8.8
715% 10.1 MB/s
Poor: 22% Great: 111%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$37
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
92.8% Outstanding
MC Read 35.8
MC Write 35.8
MC Mixed 25.7
93% 32.4 GB/s
SC Read 21.4
SC Write 36.3
SC Mixed 30
84% 29.2 GB/s
Latency 51.7
77% 51.7 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 92.8%
Great: 109%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-A Builds (Compare 8,309 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A - $159

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $685
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