Asus PRIME Z270-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 90.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive4.16% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (57%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-A  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170723
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 12 '22 at 23:23
Run Duration196 Seconds
Run User MAR-User
Background CPU 57%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
90.4% Outstanding
Memory 91.8
1-Core 114
2-Core 258
86% 154 Pts
4-Core 480
8-Core 730
75% 605 Pts
64-Core 740
46% 740 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 90.4%
Great: 92%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 1000GB
315GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UH4400RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 30 17 5.7 51 29 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
4.16% Terrible
Read 53.3
Write 32.3
Mixed 9.2
SusWrite 26.3
7% 30.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.2
2% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 4.16%
Great: 58%
Packard Bell Go 750GB
9GB free, PID 001b
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.5 10 4.7 8.2 16 15 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
3.59% Terrible
Read 5.5
Write 5
Mixed 7.5
SusWrite 10
10% 7 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0.1
10% 0.1 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 3.59%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
GEIL CL16-16-16 D4-2400 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
35.5% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 9.6
33% 11.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 10
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 35.5%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-A Builds (Compare 8,361 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-A - $159

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $656
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