Asus PRIME B250M-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus PRIME B250M-A  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180327
Uptime2.6 Days
Run DateNov 19 '19 at 19:02
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-7100-$70
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 65.3
1-Core 110
2-Core 154
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 302
8-Core 329
42% 315 Pts
64-Core 335
21% 335 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 69%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+932GBHDD 1TB
237GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 16.7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 182 141 187 162 42 140 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 31% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot 3000 C16 Series 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (33rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.7% Very good
MC Read 27.7
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 24.2
76% 26.8 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 27.9
SC Mixed 23
64% 22.5 GB/s
Latency 113
35% 113 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME B250M-A Builds (Compare 4,549 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-A - $74

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $400
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