Asus Z97-K

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 49%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.71% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive100% 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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160331
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 15 '22 at 08:26
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 (8th percentile)
49% Average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 82.3
2-Core 151
57% 99.3 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 202
26% 198 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 49%
Great: 67%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Desktop 1.15 GHz)
Asus(1043 8534) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
2.71% Terrible
Lighting 3
Reflection 2.1
Parallax 4
2% 3.03 fps
MRender 4.6
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 4.7
3% 3.87 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.71%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
193GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 364 294 297 295 300 297 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 475
Write 429
Mixed 432
SusWrite 308
92% 411 MB/s
4K Read 37.9
4K Write 63.3
4K Mixed 47
151% 49.4 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 302
DQ Mixed 343
255% 340 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 100%
Great: 128%
WD Red 2TB (2012)-$82
631GB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 77 77 74 76 77 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
41.4% Average
Read 67.8
Write 67
Mixed 54.7
SusWrite 76.1
49% 66.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.9
168% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 86%
Seagate Barracuda 3TB (2017)-$79
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 131 128 124 124 123 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
57.2% Above average
Read 73.1
Write 105
Mixed 70.9
SusWrite 126
69% 93.8 MB/s
4K Read 1.8
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0
84% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 85%
ADATA USB Flash Drive 32GB
13GB free, PID dd1a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1.9 0.1 2.9 31 50 50 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
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 (47th percentile)
38.4% Below average
MC Read 13.7
MC Write 14.2
MC Mixed 12.4
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 11.5
33% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 115
35% 115 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 38.4%
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 3,076 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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HDDRAMUSB
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