Asus X556UB

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 (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 54.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive86.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
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 X556UB  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UB
Memory8.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190419
Uptime2.5 Days
Run DateJan 23 '22 at 16:18
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU6%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing as expected (57th 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 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
54.9% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 65.4
2-Core 122
54% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 190
26% 191 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 55%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500GB
253GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 415020WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 232 214 203 207 202 202 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 427
Write 298
Mixed 178
SusWrite 210
62% 279 MB/s
4K Read 30.9
4K Write 81
4K Mixed 38.1
138% 50 MB/s
DQ Read 384
DQ Write 259
DQ Mixed 194
180% 279 MB/s
Poor: 68%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 111%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 500GB
194GB free, PID a208
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 38 37 39 38 39 38 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
17.9% Very poor
Read 29.2
Write 34.1
Mixed 21.6
SusWrite 38
42% 30.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
84% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 17.9%
Great: 48%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6CFR6A-PB Kingston 99U5428-018.A00LF 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
46.2% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 14.8
45% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 16.8
SC Mixed 15.3
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 85.9
47% 85.9 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UB Builds (Compare 181 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UB

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