Asus K46CM

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive89.2% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 79% 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.
SystemAsus K46CM  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K46CM
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121016
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 14 '20 at 14:28
Run Duration189 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU 14%
CPU Throttled 79%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3517U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 86.1
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 139
63% 102 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 193
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Asus(1043 100D) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
3.1% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 1.8
Parallax 2.7
3% 2.73 fps
MRender 4.9
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 4.6
3% 3.93 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.1%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 1TB-$130
260GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 441 447 313 355 342 374 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
89.2% Excellent
Read 449
Write 435
Mixed 389
SusWrite 379
93% 413 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 53.8
4K Mixed 33.6
109% 37.4 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 280
DQ Mixed 321
238% 316 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 89.2%
Great: 133%
Sandisk U100 24GB
22GB free
Firmware: CS.56.02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 87 87 88 89 88 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
31.8% Below average
Read 356
Write 85.6
Mixed 96.4
SusWrite 87.6
34% 156 MB/s
4K Read 12.3
4K Write 12
4K Mixed 9.3
37% 11.2 MB/s
DQ Read 30.7
DQ Write 11.7
DQ Mixed 13.5
12% 18.6 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 34%
WD Blue 2.5" 1TB (2004)-$47
198GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 76 77 77 77 79 79 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
39.2% Below average
Read 58.9
Write 54.5
Mixed 38.8
SusWrite 77.5
42% 57.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.7
136% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMSO8GX3M1A1600C11 8A94 D3H8GS16B8 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
55.9% Above average
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 20.1
MC Mixed 17.8
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 15.4
SC Mixed 17.1
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 71.2
56% 71.2 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical K46CM Builds (Compare 135 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K46CM

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $263
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