Asrock Z97X Killer

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 63.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics81.4% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (82%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z97X Killer  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141217
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateSep 07 '20 at 07:08
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 82%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
63.5% Good
Memory 74.4
1-Core 95.6
2-Core 174
66% 115 Pts
4-Core 305
8-Core 305
41% 305 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 452.06
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
81.4% Excellent
Lighting 102
Reflection 106
Parallax 89.8
83% 99.4 fps
MRender 91.2
Gravity 96.1
Splatting 96.1
78% 94.5 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 81.4%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 60GB-$76
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 188
Write 73.7
Mixed 80.3
25% 114 MB/s
4K Read 15.5
4K Write 45.2
4K Mixed 18.5
71% 26.4 MB/s
DQ Read 73.1
DQ Write 42.4
DQ Mixed 67.2
48% 60.9 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 69%
WD Black 6TB (2015)-$296
2TB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 174 185 178 182 183 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 208
Write 243
Mixed 126
SusWrite 180
139% 189 MB/s
4K Read 5.1
4K Write 3.5
4K Mixed 1.1
400% 3.23 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 112%
Great: 118%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
2TB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 194 194 194 195 196 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Read 127
Write 146
Mixed 60.4
SusWrite 193
96% 132 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 2.5
435% 3.03 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8G 0215 CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 KHX1600C10D3/8G 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
30.9% Below average
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 9.6
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 10
SC Mixed 8.6
25% 8.6 GB/s
Latency 91.5
44% 91.5 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97X Killer Builds (Compare 687 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97X Killer - $195

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $873
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