Asus Z170-K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics50.2% 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)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-K  (all builds)
Memory28 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150828
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 27 '20 at 15:01
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 40%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$132
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
85.6% Excellent
Memory 92.2
1-Core 111
2-Core 229
82% 144 Pts
4-Core 458
8-Core 446
61% 452 Pts
64-Core 401
25% 401 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 85.6%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.2% Above average
Lighting 61.5
Reflection 67.3
Parallax 59.7
50% 62.8 fps
MRender 73.1
Gravity 60.9
Splatting 53.7
50% 62.6 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
225GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKK1B3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 15 17 35 49 49 49 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 39% Great: 102%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
925GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 183 183 184 185 184 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
111% Outstanding
Read 202
Write 154
Mixed 80.8
SusWrite 183
113% 155 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.2
233% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 111%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2666C16/8G KHX2666C15D4/8G KHX2666C16/8G KHX2666C15D4/8G 32GB
2667, 2667, 2667, 2667 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
90.7% Outstanding
MC Read 32.6
MC Write 35.4
MC Mixed 29.7
93% 32.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 36
SC Mixed 26
76% 26.5 GB/s
Latency 63.7
63% 63.7 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 90.7%
Great: 95%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-K Builds (Compare 2,810 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-K - $299

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $754
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