Asus X556UA

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 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 53.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.9% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive54.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (17%). 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.
SystemAsus X556UA  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UA
Memory8.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 27 '21 at 22:55
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 17%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st 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 (95th percentile)
53.8% Above average
Memory 67.1
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 148
59% 101 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 235
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 1C7D) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7325
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
4.9% Terrible
Lighting 5.4
Reflection 4.1
Parallax 6.2
4% 5.23 fps
MRender 5.8
Gravity 5.8
Splatting 9.1
6% 6.9 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.9%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7LF128HCHP-00004 128GB
61GB free (System drive)
Firmware: FXT0201Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 118 128 128 130 129 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
54.8% Above average
Read 436
Write 128
Mixed 156
SusWrite 125
46% 211 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 42.4
4K Mixed 18.4
83% 28.5 MB/s
DQ Read 173
DQ Write 40.6
DQ Mixed 57.5
55% 90.3 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6CFR6A-PB 0215 CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
57.4% Above average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 21.8
MC Mixed 19.3
59% 20.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 18.1
SC Mixed 17.7
47% 16.6 GB/s
Latency 108
37% 108 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 55%

 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% 32 33 5 60 15.5" 1366 768 LGD04E2
Typical X556UA Builds (Compare 128 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UA

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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