Asus Z97M-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 122%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics189% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory8.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141208
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 10 '21 at 18:31
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
78.8% Very good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 118
2-Core 216
79% 139 Pts
4-Core 393
8-Core 626
63% 509 Pts
64-Core 625
39% 625 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 78.8%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
MSI(1462 3892) ≥ 4GB; MSI GAMING X TRIO OC
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 457.30
Performing below potential (52nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
189% Outstanding
Lighting 275
Reflection 240
Parallax 273
224% 263 fps
MRender 300
Gravity 233
Splatting 169
184% 234 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 189%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WDS500G2B0A 500GB
156GB free
Firmware: X61190WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 418 429 424 433 432 429 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 469
Write 195
Mixed 287
SusWrite 428
77% 345 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 101
4K Mixed 37.6
159% 58.7 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 326
DQ Mixed 283
230% 326 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 108%
Great: 119%
Adata XPG SX900 256GB-$164
3GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.6.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 354
Write 210
Mixed 271
62% 279 MB/s
4K Read 31.1
4K Write 93.1
4K Mixed 39.3
147% 54.5 MB/s
DQ Read 246
DQ Write 215
DQ Mixed 220
168% 227 MB/s
Poor: 58% Great: 90%
Seagate BUP Slim SL 1TB
507GB free
Firmware: 0143
SusWrite @10s intervals: 40 42 42 42 42 42 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
23.5% Poor
Read 39.8
Write 35.3
Mixed 34.2
SusWrite 41.6
28% 37.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.7
141% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR3 1600G 2OZ 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.5% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 15.2
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 15.9
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 72.3
55% 72.3 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 73%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,030 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS - $350

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $998
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