Asus Z97-AR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 128%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 108%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 84.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics159% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-AR  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151111
Uptime3.5 Days
Run DateApr 18 '19 at 00:37
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
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 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
84.6% Excellent
Memory 89.6
1-Core 131
2-Core 201
82% 140 Pts
4-Core 429
8-Core 676
68% 552 Pts
64-Core 667
41% 667 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 84.6%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080-Ti-$441
Nvidia(10DE 12A4) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 417.71
Performing below potential (63rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
159% Outstanding
Lighting 224
Reflection 231
Parallax 225
182% 227 fps
MRender 247
Gravity 214
Splatting 141
158% 201 fps
Poor: 128%
This bench: 159%
Great: 174%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 520 Series 120GB-$199
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 400i
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 357
Write 148
Mixed 193
51% 232 MB/s
4K Read 21.3
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 38.1
137% 54.9 MB/s
DQ Read 125
DQ Write 131
DQ Mixed 146
105% 134 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 88%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
1TB free
Firmware: CC4H
SusWrite @10s intervals: 128 129 130 131 130 130 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
81.4% Excellent
Read 154
Write 125
Mixed 84
SusWrite 130
90% 123 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
149% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
284GB free
Firmware: CC4H
SusWrite @10s intervals: 165 165 164 162 166 161 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Read 158
Write 163
Mixed 83.5
SusWrite 164
104% 142 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
129% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
49.8% Average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 15.3
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 18.5
SC Mixed 16.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 67.8
59% 67.8 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-AR Builds (Compare 1,164 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $788
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