Asrock Z97 Killer

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 64%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics48.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory20GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 20GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z97 Killer  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 20 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150512
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateJan 16 '22 at 19:23
Run Duration201 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 39%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770K-$120
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
64% Good
Memory 71.7
1-Core 91.4
2-Core 185
66% 116 Pts
4-Core 304
8-Core 528
50% 416 Pts
64-Core 481
30% 481 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 64%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 496.13
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.4% Average
Lighting 59.5
Reflection 58.6
Parallax 62
48% 60 fps
MRender 63.8
Gravity 60.2
Splatting 54.9
48% 59.6 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.4%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 500GB-$150
130GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 29 27 29 28 28 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 126%
Hitachi HDS722020ALA330 2TB-$53
275GB free
Firmware: JKAOA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 66 62 63 66 65 67 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
35.5% Below average
Read 58.6
Write 67.6
Mixed 38.3
SusWrite 64.7
42% 57.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.9
153% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 35.5%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-1600C9-8GXM 0420 F3-12800CL9-2GBRL 0420 F3-1600C9-8GXM 0420 F3-12800CL9-2GBRL 20GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 2048, 8192, 2048 MB
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
42.6% Average
MC Read 14.5
MC Write 16.1
MC Mixed 13.9
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 16.3
SC Mixed 12.1
37% 12.8 GB/s
Latency 97.6
41% 97.6 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97 Killer Builds (Compare 1,140 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Killer - $158

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $805
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