Asrock Z97 Extreme4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 80.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive72.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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.
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Extreme4  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160727
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '17 at 19:14
Run Duration61 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 13%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-5675C-$289
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
80.9% Excellent
Memory 83.6
1-Core 114
2-Core 228
80% 142 Pts
4-Core 452
8-Core 451
60% 451 Pts
64-Core 454
28% 454 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 80.9%
Great: 91%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor PX-128M8PeGN 128GB
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.04
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
72.5% Very good
Read 679
Write 121
Mixed 189
71% 330 MB/s
4K Read 29.9
4K Write 61.1
4K Mixed 19.7
103% 36.9 MB/s
DQ Read 234
DQ Write 105
DQ Mixed 14.9
52% 118 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 156%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR3 2800 C12 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
75.4% Very good
MC Read 41.8
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 25.5
81% 28.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 18.1
SC Mixed 14.2
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 74.1
54% 74.1 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 75.4%
Great: 75%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Extreme4 Builds (Compare 1,142 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Extreme4 - $129

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $777
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