Asus Z97-K

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 (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 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 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 84.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics33.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160331
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 26 '21 at 16:35
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690-$51
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
84.8% Excellent
Memory 92.4
1-Core 112
2-Core 225
82% 143 Pts
4-Core 449
8-Core 436
60% 442 Pts
64-Core 452
28% 452 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 84.8%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.40
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
33.1% Below average
Lighting 43
Reflection 41
Parallax 40.5
35% 41.5 fps
MRender 38.1
Gravity 43.8
Splatting 28.6
29% 36.8 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 500
Write 486
Mixed 362
100% 449 MB/s
4K Read 45
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 55.2
198% 70.8 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 345
DQ Mixed 181
185% 300 MB/s
Poor: 63% Great: 108%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$45
164GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 513
Write 470
Mixed 450
107% 478 MB/s
4K Read 39.2
4K Write 117
4K Mixed 58.8
197% 71.7 MB/s
DQ Read 385
DQ Write 351
DQ Mixed 295
242% 344 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 125%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
435GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 131
Write 126
Mixed 80.5
84% 113 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.9
170% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 24% Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
59.8% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 22
MC Mixed 18.2
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 17.3
SC Write 21.3
SC Mixed 18
54% 18.9 GB/s
Latency 63.3
63% 63.3 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-K Builds (Compare 3,070 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $795
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HDDRAMUSB
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