Asus PRIME Z270-P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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. 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 60.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive61.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (76%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-P  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161124
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 29 '17 at 23:36
Run Duration312 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 76%

 PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7400-$89
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
60.8% Good
Memory 78.7
1-Core 94.9
2-Core 133
63% 102 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 321
35% 278 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 60.8%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB-$40
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41320RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
61.4% Good
Read 454
Write 153
Mixed 240
62% 282 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 56.2
4K Mixed 16.2
87% 32.2 MB/s
DQ Read 222
DQ Write 146
DQ Mixed 36.1
67% 135 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 61.4%
Great: 101%
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 16GB
6GB free, PID 5567
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
8.9% Terrible
Read 21.4
Write 3.24
Mixed 7.71
11% 10.8 MB/s
4K Read 5.39
4K Write 1.24
4K Mixed 1.06
98% 2.56 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 8.9%
Great: 17%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C14 1x4GB-$20
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
28.5% Poor
MC Read 9.2
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 8.9
27% 9.6 GB/s
SC Read 6
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 6.9
19% 6.77 GB/s
Latency 83
48% 83 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 28.5%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-P Builds (Compare 6,438 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-P - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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