| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| 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 54.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 5.6% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks. |
| Boot Drive | 88.6% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times. |
| 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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.
| System | Asus X556UAM (all builds) |
| Motherboard | ASUSTeK X556UAM |
| Memory | 8.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20190419 |
| Uptime | 3.4 Days |
| Run Date | Feb 11 '20 at 14:57 |
| Run Duration | 120 Seconds |
| Run User | IDN-User |
| Background CPU | 11% |
| CPU Throttled | 96% |
PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
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54.7%
Above average
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55% 87.9 Pts
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34% 249 Pts
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15% 249 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 11C0) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 22.20.16.4771
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5.6%
Terrible
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5% 6.72 fps
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7% 8.28 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 860 Evo 2TB-$275
881GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 354 351 348 358 360 364 MB/s
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88.6%
Excellent
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79% 351 MB/s
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118% 39.2 MB/s
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255% 336 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung M471A1K43BB0-CPB Kingston 9905624-016.A00G 16GB
2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
50.3%
Above average
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54% 18.8 GB/s
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31% 10.8 GB/s
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36% 111 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Asus X556UAM
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| Core i7-6500UIntelBench 46%, 102,213 samples | 28x |
| Core i5-6200UIntelBench 41%, 135,462 samples | 24x |
| Core i3-6100UIntelBench 43%, 24,116 samples | 20x |
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