Asus Z97-E/USB 3.1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (92nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 8 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 85.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive95.1% 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.
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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-E/USB 3.1  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160316
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 20 '20 at 05:12
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4590S-$79
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
85.4% Excellent
Memory 96.1
1-Core 110
2-Core 217
82% 141 Pts
4-Core 437
8-Core 408
57% 422 Pts
64-Core 426
26% 426 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 85.4%
Great: 76%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Asus(1043 8534) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5107
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 3% Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKKW480H6 480GB
396GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LSF042C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 432 162 222 143 119 120 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
95.1% Outstanding
Read 469
Write 314
Mixed 377
SusWrite 200
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 30.3
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 46.3
163% 61.6 MB/s
DQ Read 289
DQ Write 327
DQ Mixed 239
199% 285 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 95.1%
Great: 94%
Maxtor ATLAS10K5_147SAS 147GB
137GB free
Firmware: BP05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 81 82 82 81 81 82 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
36.3% Below average
Read 44.2
Write 84.6
Mixed 46.5
SusWrite 81.5
47% 64.2 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.4
253% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 36.3%
Great: 46%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT2TXRG 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
65% Good
MC Read 23
MC Write 23.5
MC Mixed 20.4
64% 22.3 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 20.4
SC Mixed 19.9
55% 19.3 GB/s
Latency 53.7
74% 53.7 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 65%
Great: 66%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-E/USB 3.1 Builds (Compare 602 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E/USB 3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $657
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