Asus X541UA

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (93rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 7 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 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 61.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics6.28% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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.
Run History
SystemAsus X541UA  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X541UA
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160613
Uptime1 Days
Run DateAug 02 '20 at 19:43
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
61.4% Good
Memory 79.3
1-Core 87.2
2-Core 165
65% 111 Pts
4-Core 251
8-Core 264
34% 257 Pts
64-Core 257
16% 257 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 61.4%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 12F0) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7262
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
6.28% Terrible
Lighting 6.83
Reflection 8.96
Parallax 7
6% 7.6 fps
MRender 6.19
Gravity 6.33
Splatting 13.7
8% 8.73 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.28%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFS256G32TND-N210A 256GB
175GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 30100P10
SusWrite @10s intervals: 224 210 228 210 230 206 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 45% Great: 121%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3B1 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
38.6% Below average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 11.1
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 11
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 11.9
34% 12.1 GB/s
Latency 81.8
49% 81.8 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 38.6%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 55%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X541UA

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $38
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