Asus X556UQK

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics5.63% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive46.3% 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 92% 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 X556UQK  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UQK
Memory5.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161024
Uptime1.7 Days
Run DateFeb 23 '22 at 10:59
Run Duration201 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 11%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 105
59% 92 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 186
29% 209 Pts
64-Core 255
16% 255 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Asus(1043 1490) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 21.20.16.4627
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
5.63% Terrible
Lighting 6.3
Reflection 10.9
Parallax 6.5
5% 7.9 fps
MRender 7
Gravity 6.1
Splatting 10.2
7% 7.77 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.63%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD8SBAT128G1002 128GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z2317002
SusWrite @10s intervals: 81 25 26 26 25 25 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
46.3% Average
Read 397
Write 150
Mixed 163
SusWrite 34.6
41% 186 MB/s
4K Read 18.1
4K Write 77.1
4K Mixed 9.4
80% 34.9 MB/s
DQ Read 160
DQ Write 84.4
DQ Mixed 68.7
65% 104 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 69%
Toshiba MQ01ABF050 500GB-$32
421GB free
Firmware: AM0B3J
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 104 104 104 104 104 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
57.9% Above average
Read 98.2
Write 99.7
Mixed 34.2
SusWrite 103
61% 83.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.5
110% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF51264HZ-2G3B1 04EF TEAMGROUP-SD4-2400 12GB
2400, 2400 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
54% Above average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 19.7
MC Mixed 16.5
54% 18.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.8
SC Write 20.2
SC Mixed 17.6
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 81.2
49% 81.2 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 54%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQK Builds (Compare 1,426 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UQK

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28
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