Asus Z170M-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 79.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics32.8% 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)
Boot Drive98.7% 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.
Memory32GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory20.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170710
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 14 '21 at 21:21
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User CHE-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
79.9% Very good
Memory 82.6
1-Core 117
2-Core 227
80% 142 Pts
4-Core 416
8-Core 623
65% 520 Pts
64-Core 640
40% 640 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 79.9%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 466.63
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.8% Below average
Lighting 42.1
Reflection 44.5
Parallax 39.6
34% 42.1 fps
MRender 35.3
Gravity 39.6
Splatting 35
30% 36.6 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.8%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 231 86 82 81 77 73 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
98.7% Outstanding
Read 470
Write 447
Mixed 385
SusWrite 105
79% 352 MB/s
4K Read 41
4K Write 99
4K Mixed 54.6
184% 64.9 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 339
DQ Mixed 347
264% 356 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 98.7%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
273GB free
Firmware: HP33
SusWrite @10s intervals: 142 143 141 141 143 142 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
89.5% Excellent
Read 170
Write 138
Mixed 79.6
SusWrite 142
97% 132 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
131% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 89.5%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 C16 2x16GB-$74
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.9% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 13.7
MC Mixed 12.4
37% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 14.7
SC Mixed 13.5
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 75.9
53% 75.9 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 94%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,230 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: Asus Z170M-PLUS - $87

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $536
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