Asus X556UAM

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 62.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.87% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 95% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemAsus X556UAM  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UAM
Memory1.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190419
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 21 '21 at 16:23
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 34%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
62.4% Good
Memory 86.9
1-Core 84.9
2-Core 151
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 230
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 221
14% 221 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 62.4%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 11C0) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8681
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
4.87% Terrible
Lighting 5.9
Reflection 2.6
Parallax 6.4
5% 4.97 fps
MRender 4.5
Gravity 5.2
Splatting 7.8
5% 5.83 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.87%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 9.6 7.7 16 16 17 26 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 75%
Toshiba MQ01ABF050 500GB-$32
438GB free
Firmware: AM0B3J
SusWrite @10s intervals: 13 8.6 10 16 17 17 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 21% Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF51264HZ-2G1A1 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
38.8% Below average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 10.8
36% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 11.2
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 11.7
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 70.6
57% 70.6 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 38.8%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 9 7 80 21.7" 1280 720 AUO38ED
Typical X556UAM Builds (Compare 72 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UAM

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