Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 93.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive98.8% 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.
Memory16GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display4096 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161129
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 21 '17 at 17:32
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$130
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
93.2% Outstanding
Memory 96.3
1-Core 149
2-Core 301
100% 182 Pts
4-Core 512
8-Core 560
71% 536 Pts
64-Core 566
35% 566 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 93.2%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 1976) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1582 MHz, MLim: 1858 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 378.66
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 64.2
Reflection 70.3
Parallax 61.8
52% 65.5 fps
Gravity 61.9
Splatting 56.3
52% 59.1 fps
Poor: 43% Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$125
59GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
98.8% Outstanding
Read 523
Write 247
Mixed 343
82% 371 MB/s
4K Read 36.8
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 38.5
162% 60.6 MB/s
DQ Read 366
DQ Write 260
DQ Mixed 134
148% 253 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 98.8%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$48
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
103% Outstanding
MC Read 37.1
MC Write 39.2
MC Mixed 33
104% 36.4 GB/s
SC Read 21.5
SC Write 41.9
SC Mixed 30.9
90% 31.4 GB/s
Latency 52.9
76% 52.9 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 103%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A Builds (Compare 8,724 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-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $660
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