Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Graphics50% 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 Drive108% 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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140509
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateOct 21 '15 at 02:59
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 113
2-Core 228
77% 171 Pts
4-Core 417
8-Core 651
66% 534 Pts
64-Core 651
40% 651 Pts
Poor: 58% Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5850
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50% Average
Lighting 61.8
Reflection 67.4
Parallax 58.5
50% 62.6 fps
MRender 71.3
Gravity 58.5
Splatting 54
49% 61.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 50%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$125
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 507
Write 420
Mixed 474
104% 467 MB/s
4K Read 26.9
4K Write 100
4K Mixed 44.2
151% 57.2 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 332
DQ Mixed 159
172% 287 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 108%
Great: 124%
Kingston SSDNow KC300 120GB-$80
38GB free
Firmware: 507KC4 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
65.1% Good
Read 456
Write 164
Mixed 210
60% 277 MB/s
4K Read 24
4K Write 94.1
4K Mixed 10.2
99% 42.8 MB/s
DQ Read 184
DQ Write 209
DQ Mixed 43.9
75% 146 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 65.1%
Great: 86%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
180GB free
Firmware: 12.01C02 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
39.1% Below average
Read 68.4
Write 67.3
Mixed 67.2
51% 67.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.47
4K Write 2.03
4K Mixed 0.37
98% 0.95 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 39.1%
Great: 69%
Typical SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 Builds (Compare 708 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 SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 2 - $183

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $831
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