Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 89%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat
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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics42.2% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive100% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory23 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160624
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 15 '19 at 03:33
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%
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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 i5-6600K-$81
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
78.1% Very good
Memory 86.5
1-Core 128
2-Core 258
87% 158 Pts
4-Core 386
8-Core 491
56% 439 Pts
64-Core 437
27% 437 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 78.1%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2052 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 419.35
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.2% Average
Lighting 47.6
Reflection 55
Parallax 44.7
39% 49.1 fps
MRender 68
Gravity 47.6
Splatting 62.2
49% 59.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
37GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 317 124 106 98 98 102 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 486
Write 313
Mixed 390
SusWrite 141
74% 332 MB/s
4K Read 40.6
4K Write 88.5
4K Mixed 55.6
180% 61.6 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 343
DQ Mixed 355
268% 359 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 100%
Great: 134%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$48
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 40 40 44 46 49 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 60% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3000 C15 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
92.2% Outstanding
MC Read 33.9
MC Write 37.8
MC Mixed 31.1
98% 34.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 30.7
SC Mixed 23.6
65% 22.7 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 92.2%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A Builds (Compare 8,688 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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