Asus X556UB

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 55.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.97% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive36.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 95% 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 X556UB  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UB
Memory7.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190124
Uptime16.2 Days
Run DateDec 04 '19 at 12:58
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 36%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
55.5% Above average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 86
2-Core 152
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 229
31% 229 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 55.5%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 246A) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 21.20.16.4550
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
2.97% Terrible
Lighting 3.1
Reflection 4.5
Parallax 2.88
2% 3.49 fps
MRender 4.48
Gravity 2.63
Splatting 6.26
4% 4.46 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.97%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7LF128HCHP-00004 128GB
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FXT0201Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 67 96 92 90 109 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
36.5% Below average
Read 397
Write 7.5
Mixed 87.9
SusWrite 75.6
30% 142 MB/s
4K Read 10.5
4K Write 16.1
4K Mixed 11
38% 12.5 MB/s
DQ Read 167
DQ Write 16.6
DQ Mixed 25.6
36% 69.7 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8KTF51264HDZ-1G6E1 Hynix HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
47.7% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 16.7
MC Mixed 15.7
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16
44% 15.3 GB/s
Latency 97.6
41% 97.6 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UB Builds (Compare 179 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UB

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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