| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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. |
| Processor | With 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 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Memory | 16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing. |
| OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
CPU throttled at 93% 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.
| Motherboard | Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 (all builds) |
| Memory | 10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, |
| OS | Windows 8.1 |
| BIOS Date | 20121109 |
| Uptime | 0.1 Days |
| Run Date | Jan 23 '20 at 03:36 |
| Run Duration | 194 Seconds |
| Run User | AUS-User |
| Background CPU | 8% |
| CPU Throttled | 93% |
PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i7-2600K-$319
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
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54.4%
Above average
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47% 69.5 Pts
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21% 166 Pts
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13% 215 Pts
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Builds (Compare 241 builds)
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Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3
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| Core i7-2600KIntel $319Bench 71%, 147,533 samples | 67x |
| Core i5-2500KIntel $246Bench 66%, 143,007 samples | 56x |
| Core i7-2700KIntel $89Bench 73%, 20,692 samples | 27x |
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| GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples | 21x |
| GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples | 17x |
| GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples | 16x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 76% - Very good | Total price: $591 |