Asrock Z170A-X1/3.1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (15th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 85 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 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 61.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics52.8% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 (50%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z170A-X1/3.1  (all builds)
Memory6.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1842 x 1036 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161020
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 19 '20 at 00:41
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 50%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
61.5% Good
Memory 64.2
1-Core 90.1
2-Core 174
62% 110 Pts
4-Core 317
8-Core 485
50% 401 Pts
64-Core 512
32% 512 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 61.5%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.8% Above average
Lighting 65.7
Reflection 66
Parallax 56.8
54% 62.8 fps
MRender 62.9
Gravity 61.3
Splatting 63.9
52% 62.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
368GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 52 54 68 78 82 82 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
52.1% Above average
Read 112
Write 124
Mixed 69.7
SusWrite 69.5
69% 93.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
176% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 109%
Seagate Expansion 2TB
2TB free
Firmware: 0708
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 40 41 41 41 41 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
22.9% Poor
Read 38.2
Write 40
Mixed 30.2
SusWrite 40.3
28% 37.2 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 0.8
208% 1.83 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 22.9%
Great: 67%
General UDisk 16GB
15GB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.1 6.4 8 8 8 5.8 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
4.4% Terrible
Read 12
Write 6.3
Mixed 4.2
SusWrite 7
9% 7.38 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
18% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.4%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA451U6AFR8N-TF HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 12GB
2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
28.9% Poor
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 9.1
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 7.1
SC Mixed 6.8
20% 6.93 GB/s
Latency 116
34% 116 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 73%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170A-X1/3.1 Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asrock Z170A-X1/3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 102% - Outstanding Total price: $423
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