Asus Z170M-E D3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.8% 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 Drive88% 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170M-E D3  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150827
Uptime436.7 Days
Run DateMay 16 '21 at 19:07
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
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 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
73.6% Very good
Memory 62.9
1-Core 132
2-Core 254
80% 150 Pts
4-Core 452
8-Core 729
72% 591 Pts
64-Core 722
45% 722 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 73.6%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.8% Above average
Lighting 64.7
Reflection 67.9
Parallax 62.5
53% 65 fps
MRender 65.5
Gravity 67.7
Splatting 62.1
53% 65.1 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS2211 960GB-$289
336GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS221017
SusWrite @10s intervals: 205 202 226 196 161 271 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
88% Excellent
Read 465
Write 169
Mixed 355
SusWrite 210
67% 300 MB/s
4K Read 26.6
4K Write 94.7
4K Mixed 38.3
140% 53.2 MB/s
DQ Read 261
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 186
173% 264 MB/s
Poor: 66%
This bench: 88%
Great: 111%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
906GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 160 159 162 162 159 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
91.6% Outstanding
Read 160
Write 144
Mixed 88.5
SusWrite 159
101% 138 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
201% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 91.6%
Great: 108%
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB
29GB free, PID 5575
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 9.9 7.9 8.8 8.6 7.9 9.3 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
8.97% Terrible
Read 26.6
Write 4.8
Mixed 16.6
SusWrite 8.7
16% 14.2 MB/s
4K Read 7.1
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 1.3
88% 2.97 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 8.97%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600 CL10 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
31% Below average
MC Read 11.1
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 9.3
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 10.6
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 119
34% 119 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 31%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M-E D3 Builds (Compare 167 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus Z170M-E D3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $282
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