Asus Z97-K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 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 47%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
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.
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory2.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160331
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 19 '22 at 13:45
Run Duration209 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 40%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4170T
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
47% Average
Memory 60.1
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 123
50% 84.6 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 206
27% 201 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 47%
Great: 67%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$45
196GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 407
Write 302
Mixed 245
70% 318 MB/s
4K Read 23
4K Write 49.8
4K Mixed 27
96% 33.3 MB/s
DQ Read 372
DQ Write 296
DQ Mixed 238
204% 302 MB/s
Poor: 75% Great: 128%
WD Red 2TB (2012)-$82
658GB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 65.4
Write 62.4
Mixed 55.9
46% 61.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
160% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 45% Great: 86%
ADATA USB Flash Drive 32GB
14GB free, PID dd1a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Write 16.9
27% 16.9 MB/s
4K Read 13.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.9
80% 4.7 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingmax FLFF65F-D8WM9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
38.2% Below average
MC Read 13.7
MC Write 14.4
MC Mixed 12.4
38% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 11.7
33% 11.5 GB/s
Latency 127
31% 127 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 38.2%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-K Builds (Compare 3,096 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $795
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