Asus K56CA

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 60.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.14% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.9% 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.
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 (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 79% 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
20 months ago, 6 months ago.
SystemAsus K56CA  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K56CA
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121113
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 10 '22 at 12:49
Run Duration153 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 17%
CPU Throttled 79%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3537U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
60.2% Good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 55.9
2-Core 113
54% 85.1 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 195
26% 198 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 60.2%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Asus(1043 1587) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
3.14% Terrible
Lighting 3.8
Reflection 2
Parallax 2.9
3% 2.9 fps
MRender 4.5
Gravity 2.4
Splatting 4.7
3% 3.87 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.14%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
391GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 393 405 449 350 353 358 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
91.9% Outstanding
Read 477
Write 411
Mixed 402
SusWrite 385
94% 419 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 52
4K Mixed 32
106% 36.1 MB/s
DQ Read 388
DQ Write 350
DQ Mixed 367
276% 369 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 91.9%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Elpida EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
53.2% Above average
MC Read 19.1
MC Write 19
MC Mixed 17.6
53% 18.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 14.4
SC Mixed 16.6
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical K56CA Builds (Compare 75 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K56CA

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $225
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