Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming 33% Sail boat	Desktop 66% Battle cruiser	Workstation 26% Raft


PC Status	Overall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Processor	With 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 60.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics	55.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive	The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory	32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS Version	Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.

Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.

Motherboard	Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3 (all builds)
Memory	26.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display	2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OS	Windows 10
BIOS Date	20150115
Uptime	0 Days
Run Date	Apr 15 '21 at 23:12
Run Duration	214 Seconds
Run User	USA-User
Background CPU	41%

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PC Performing as expected (41^st percentile)

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

Processor	Bench	Normal	Heavy	Server
Intel Core i7-2600K-$319 147,533 User benchmarks, average bench 71% LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg) Performing way below expectations (8^th percentile)	60.2% Good	Memory 76 1-Core 80.9 2-Core 143 60% 99.9 Pts	4-Core 244 8-Core 325 36% 285 Pts	64-Core 403 25% 403 Pts
Poor: 56% ↑ This bench: 60.2% Great: 83%

Graphics Card	Bench	3D DX9	3D DX10	3D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117 1,368,019 User benchmarks, average bench 56% EVGA(3842 6161) CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 461.92 Performing below potential (44^th percentile) - GPU OC Guide	55.4% Above average	Lighting 68.6 Reflection 71.8 Parallax 65.6 56% 68.7 fps	MRender 66.3 Gravity 69.1 Splatting 64.8 54% 66.7 fps
Poor: 51% ↑ This bench: 55.4% Great: 60%

Drives	Bench	Sequential	Random 4k
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48 240,965 User benchmarks, average bench 82% 417GB free (System drive) Firmware: 01.01A01 SusWrite @10s intervals: 20 22 15 14 23 25 MB/s Performing way below expectations (1^st percentile)	32.2% Below average	Read 92.9 Write 131 Mixed 62.1 SusWrite 19.6 56% 76.3 MB/s	4K Read 0.3 4K Write 0.1 4K Mixed 0.3 48% 0.23 MB/s
Poor: 50% ↑ This bench: 32.2% Great: 108%
WD Black 4TB (2016)-$174 9,888 User benchmarks, average bench 92% 3.5TB free Firmware: 81.H0A81 SusWrite @10s intervals: 195 195 200 198 196 199 MB/s Performing way above expectations (93^rd percentile)	112% Outstanding	Read 191 Write 201 Mixed 77.4 SusWrite 197 121% 167 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 5.6 4K Mixed 0.8 230% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 68% ↑ This bench: 112% Great: 113%
WD WD4005FZBX-00K5WB0 4TB 14,138 User benchmarks, average bench 112% 818GB free Firmware: 01.01A01 SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 157 153 155 157 157 MB/s Performing way below expectations (14^th percentile)	87.2% Excellent	Read 148 Write 152 Mixed 87.2 SusWrite 155 99% 136 MB/s	4K Read 1.2 4K Write 5.5 4K Mixed 1.7 341% 2.8 MB/s
Poor: 76% ↑ This bench: 87.2% Great: 136%
WD WD4005FZBX-00K5WB0 4TB 14,138 User benchmarks, average bench 112% 1TB free Firmware: 01.01A01 SusWrite @10s intervals: 163 162 165 166 166 169 MB/s Performing way below expectations (19^th percentile)	95.1% Outstanding	Read 165 Write 173 Mixed 91.2 SusWrite 165 109% 148 MB/s	4K Read 1.4 4K Write 6.1 4K Mixed 1.6 349% 3.03 MB/s
Poor: 76% ↑ This bench: 95.1% Great: 136%
WD My Book 1140 3TB 6,710 User benchmarks, average bench 37% 613GB free, PID 1140 Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 87 89 86 90 86 MB/s Performing as expected (57^th percentile)	41.6% Average	Read 104 Write 101 Mixed 71 SusWrite 86.9 121% 90.6 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 2.4 4K Mixed 0.9 116% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 15% ↑ This bench: 41.6% Great: 59%
G-DRIVE USB 4TB 35 User benchmarks, average bench 59% 2TB free, PID 8034 SusWrite @10s intervals: 140 138 149 148 156 151 MB/s Performing above expectations (80^th percentile)	75.3% Very good	Read 190 Write 198 Mixed 75 SusWrite 147 200% 153 MB/s	4K Read 1.3 4K Write 5 4K Mixed 1.7 233% 2.67 MB/s
Poor: 18% ↑ This bench: 75.3% Great: 88%
WD My Book 1140 3TB 6,710 User benchmarks, average bench 37% 1TB free, PID 1140 Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 88 89 87 92 87 MB/s Performing above expectations (62^nd percentile)	44.3% Average	Read 118 Write 114 Mixed 78.2 SusWrite 88.4 132% 99.7 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 2.5 4K Mixed 0.9 119% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 15% ↑ This bench: 44.3% Great: 59%
WD My Book 1140 2TB 10,094 User benchmarks, average bench 33% 689GB free, PID 1140 Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 77 80 84 77 82 MB/s Performing as expected (52^nd percentile)	34.9% Below average	Read 81.8 Write 83.7 Mixed 62.1 SusWrite 79.5 104% 76.8 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 1.8 4K Mixed 0.7 88% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 14% ↑ This bench: 34.9% Great: 49%
G-DRIVE USB 8TB 9 User benchmarks, average bench 60% 5TB free, PID 8034 SusWrite @10s intervals: 146 146 152 149 157 151 MB/s Performing as expected (55^th percentile)	61.5% Good	Read 171 Write 180 Mixed 63.9 SusWrite 150 186% 141 MB/s	4K Read 1.1 4K Write 1.2 4K Mixed 1.1 82% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 46% ↑ This bench: 61.5% Great: 72%

Memory Kit	Bench	Multi core	Single core	Latency
Unknown 1866 CL10 Series 4x8GB 2,056 User benchmarks, average bench 58% 4 of 4 slots used 32GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz Performing way below expectations (10^th percentile)	43.4% Average	MC Read 14.5 MC Write 16.9 MC Mixed 14.2 43% 15.2 GB/s	SC Read 11.1 SC Write 12.3 SC Mixed 12.8 34% 12.1 GB/s	Latency 88.3 45% 88.3 ns
Poor: 40% ↑ This bench: 43.4% Great: 77%

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

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Gaming 38%

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Desktop 78%

Battleship

Workstation 31%

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Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3 - $390

CPU
Core i7-2600KIntel $319Bench 71%, 147,533 samples	434x
Core i5-2500KIntel $246Bench 66%, 143,007 samples	318x
Core i7-2700KIntel $89Bench 73%, 20,692 samples	173x

GPU
GTX 970Nvidia $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples	104x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples	93x
GTX 1070Nvidia $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples	83x

SSD
850 Evo 500GBSamsung $90Bench 112%, 695,664 samples	60x
A400 240GBKingston $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples	49x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples	48x

RAM
Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GBCorsairBench 53%, 20,667 samples	95x
HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GBKingstonBench 56%, 28,461 samples	58x
Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GBCorsairBench 53%, 34,385 samples	55x

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Value: 59% - Above average

Total price: $999

CPU	GPU	SSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $269	Nvidia RTX 4060 $295	Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133	Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385	Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177	Nvidia RTX 4070 $539	Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52

HDD	RAM	USB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45	SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43	SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351	SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16