Asus P8Z68-M PRO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 46.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics49.9% 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)
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus P8Z68-M PRO  (all builds)
Memory3.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 18 '20 at 00:30
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 21%
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 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-3225-$325
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
46.7% Average
Memory 61.9
1-Core 74.1
2-Core 131
52% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 225
26% 200 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 46.7%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 430.86
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.9% Average
Lighting 59.4
Reflection 57.5
Parallax 58.3
48% 58.4 fps
MRender 65
Gravity 61.9
Splatting 65.6
53% 64.2 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata S511 120GB
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.3.2
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 262
Write 139
Mixed 146
40% 182 MB/s
4K Read 23.5
4K Write 71.2
4K Mixed 24.6
105% 39.8 MB/s
DQ Read 112
DQ Write 108
DQ Mixed 93.2
75% 104 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 81%
WD WD2000JD-00HBB0 200GB
22GB free
Firmware: 08.02D08
SusWrite @10s intervals: 40 38 39 38 43 44 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
23.6% Poor
Read 41.7
Write 47.2
Mixed 25
SusWrite 40.1
28% 38.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
125% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
46.8% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 16.4
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 11.2
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 13
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 122
33% 122 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z68-M PRO Builds (Compare 365 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-M PRO

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $531
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