Asus X556UQK

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.77% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive74.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 93% 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
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190808
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 01 '22 at 12:02
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User LKA-User
Background CPU 19%
CPU Throttled 93%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 59.1
2-Core 109
53% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 179
22% 170 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Asus(1043 1490) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 30.0.101.1340
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
4.77% Terrible
Lighting 6.6
Reflection 10.7
Parallax 0.3
5% 5.87 fps
MRender 5.3
Gravity 3.5
Splatting 4.4
4% 4.4 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.77%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
190GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 03150010
SusWrite @10s intervals: 172 57 56 58 61 57 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
74.4% Very good
Read 435
Write 293
Mixed 280
SusWrite 76.7
60% 271 MB/s
4K Read 37.3
4K Write 70.4
4K Mixed 42.8
149% 50.2 MB/s
DQ Read 152
DQ Write 126
DQ Mixed 118
94% 132 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 74.4%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3B1 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (89th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39.5% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 10.7
38% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 12.1
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 78.7
51% 78.7 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQK Builds (Compare 1,425 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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