Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 103%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING  (all builds)
Memory10.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190606
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 09 '20 at 02:02
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-8600K-$173
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Memory 95.2
1-Core 157
2-Core 308
102% 186 Pts
4-Core 606
8-Core 835
91% 720 Pts
64-Core 894
55% 894 Pts
Poor: 79%
This bench: 103%
Great: 101%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 376
Write 202
Mixed 264
62% 281 MB/s
4K Read 27.2
4K Write 81.3
4K Mixed 23.4
114% 44 MB/s
DQ Read 160
DQ Write 170
68% 165 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 85%
WL2000GSA6472E 2TB
862GB free
Firmware: 00.0D1K2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 116 114 122 122 121 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
71% Very good
Read 128
Write 123
Mixed 80.3
SusWrite 119
83% 113 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 1
204% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 71%
Great: 89%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$60
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
52.6% Above average
MC Read 19.2
MC Write 18.1
MC Mixed 14.8
50% 17.4 GB/s
SC Read 15.8
SC Write 18
SC Mixed 17.7
49% 17.2 GB/s
Latency 56.5
71% 56.5 ns
Poor: 57%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 111%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING Builds (Compare 15,514 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 150%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 139%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING - $193

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 98% - Outstanding Total price: $1,082
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HDDRAMUSB
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