Asus Z97M-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 122%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics193% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory25.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160222
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 07 '22 at 17:16
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
76.5% Very good
Memory 83.6
1-Core 115
2-Core 233
80% 144 Pts
4-Core 375
8-Core 588
59% 481 Pts
64-Core 619
38% 619 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 76.5%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-Ti-$660
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 511.79
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
193% Outstanding
Lighting 278
Reflection 252
Parallax 290
227% 273 fps
MRender 321
Gravity 241
Splatting 178
194% 247 fps
Poor: 162%
This bench: 193%
Great: 225%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 512GB
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 998
Write 706
Mixed 425
156% 710 MB/s
4K Read 29.9
4K Write 81.8
4K Mixed 34.9
133% 48.9 MB/s
DQ Read 444
DQ Write 421
DQ Mixed 236
231% 367 MB/s
Poor: 82% Great: 332%
Samsung 960 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$139
81GB free
Firmware: 1B6QCXP7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 482 420 478 544 577 574 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
151% Outstanding
Read 696
Write 575
Mixed 516
SusWrite 513
129% 575 MB/s
4K Read 44.6
4K Write 98.5
4K Mixed 58.4
194% 67.2 MB/s
DQ Read 758
DQ Write 635
DQ Mixed 832
586% 742 MB/s
Poor: 159%
This bench: 151%
Great: 353%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1866 CL10 Series 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
57.3% Above average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 21.8
MC Mixed 17.9
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 15.1
SC Write 20.9
SC Mixed 17.2
51% 17.7 GB/s
Latency 74.2
54% 74.2 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,031 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: Asus Z97M-PLUS - $350

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $998
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