Asus PRIME Z270-AR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 63.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics54.6% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-AR  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180314
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 01 '20 at 20:12
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (44th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
63.3% Good
Memory 79.9
1-Core 93
2-Core 189
69% 121 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 263
36% 268 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
HP(103C 82FC) 3GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 445.87
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
54.6% Above average
Lighting 67.1
Reflection 66.8
Parallax 59.1
55% 64.3 fps
MRender 70.6
Gravity 62.7
Splatting 66.1
54% 66.5 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 3,749
Write 35.5
Mixed 50.5
265% 1,278 MB/s
4K Read 353
4K Mixed 4.9
813% 179 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 78%
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
142GB free
Firmware: Z33130RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 345
Write 122
Mixed 192
48% 220 MB/s
4K Read 15.8
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 20.6
105% 46.8 MB/s
DQ Read 153
DQ Write 96.7
DQ Mixed 32.9
49% 94.1 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD2 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42% Average
MC Read 15.3
MC Write 15.4
MC Mixed 12.8
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 11.9
34% 11.8 GB/s
Latency 80.8
50% 80.8 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-AR Builds (Compare 1,085 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-AR - $160

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $686
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