Asus K501UX

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 59%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.14% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive58.5% 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% 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 K501UX  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K501UX
Memory6.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151204
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateSep 23 '21 at 18:56
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
59% Above average
Memory 76
1-Core 93.8
2-Core 159
65% 110 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 245
33% 245 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 59%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 1D1D) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 30.0.100.9684
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
4.14% Terrible
Lighting 5.8
Reflection 15.1
Parallax 6.5
5% 9.13 fps
MRender 5.6
Gravity 5.6
Splatting 1
3% 4.07 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.14%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HFS256G39MND-2300A 256GB
51GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20200L00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 245 244 262 151 125 122 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
58.5% Above average
Read 335
Write 281
Mixed 208
SusWrite 192
57% 254 MB/s
4K Read 1.9
4K Write 73.6
4K Mixed 18.6
66% 31.4 MB/s
DQ Read 326
DQ Write 258
DQ Mixed 212
180% 265 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 80%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6CFR6A-PB 1315 CT102464BF160B.C16 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
42.5% Average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 15
MC Mixed 13.3
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 13.9
39% 13.6 GB/s
Latency 88.3
45% 88.3 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 60%

 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 75 23" 1280 720 ACR057E SA230
Typical K501UX Builds (Compare 361 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K501UX - $999

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