Asus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics52.4% 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)
Boot Drive51.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
MotherboardAsus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160307
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJul 11 '22 at 21:56
Run Duration165 Seconds
Run User SRB-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing as expected (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7890K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$889
FM2+ , 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.1 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
45.6% Average
Memory 55.7
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 125
49% 84.2 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 207
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 205
13% 205 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 516.59
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Lighting 65.3
Reflection 70.3
Parallax 63.4
53% 66.3 fps
MRender 69.6
Gravity 64.3
Splatting 55.6
51% 63.2 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
163GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKP1A3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 264 334 42 117 52 119 MB/s
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
51.6% Above average
Read 240
Write 110
Mixed 115
SusWrite 155
34% 155 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 42.9
4K Mixed 26.7
91% 30.6 MB/s
DQ Read 74.2
DQ Write 122
DQ Mixed 160
104% 119 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 100%
Kingston A400 120GB-$28
16GB free
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 255 49 54 55 55 55 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - drive id incomplete or inconclusive
Read 327
Write 120
Mixed 248
SusWrite 87.1
43% 196 MB/s
4K Read 23.7
4K Write 75.4
4K Mixed 21.3
103% 40.1 MB/s
DQ Read 162
DQ Write 226
DQ Mixed 129
116% 172 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 85%
Toshiba HDWD220 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: KP000A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 162 177 175 178 179 178 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 197
Write 200
Mixed 77.2
SusWrite 175
118% 162 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 7.8
4K Mixed 0.6
269% 3.27 MB/s
Poor: 66%
This bench: 107%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G KHX1866C11D3L/4G KHX1866C10D3/4G KHX1866C10D3/4G 16GB
1866, 1866, 1866, 1866 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
37.2% Below average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 16.1
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 11.4
26% 9.03 GB/s
Latency 141
28% 141 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 37.2%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Builds (Compare 23 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 41% - Average Total price: $1,047
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $280Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12400F $120Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $165Nvidia RTX 4070 $515Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $39SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $32Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $62G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback