Asus Q501LA

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith 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 50.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.46% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 34% 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
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemAsus Q501LA  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK Q501LA
Memory1.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131206
Uptime14.1 Days
Run DateAug 03 '19 at 07:37
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 41%
CPU Throttled 34%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
50.5% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 25.5
2-Core 95.3
44% 67.9 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 66.8
13% 91.2 Pts
64-Core 68.8
4% 68.8 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Asus(1043 12BD) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4549
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
2.46% Terrible
Lighting 2.8
Reflection 2.62
Parallax 3.16
2% 2.86 fps
MRender 4.48
Gravity 1.43
Splatting 4.13
3% 3.35 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.46%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 373
Write 381
Mixed 254
75% 336 MB/s
4K Read 13.5
4K Write 41.2
4K Mixed 19.1
67% 24.6 MB/s
DQ Read 233
DQ Write 201
DQ Mixed 130
121% 188 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 1315 CT102464BF160B.C16 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.1% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 11.4
MC Mixed 10
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 9.2
SC Mixed 3.7
20% 6.97 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Q501LA Builds (Compare 63 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Asus Q501LA

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