Asus Z87-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 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 68.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive34.4% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z87-A  (all builds)
Memory17 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140815
Uptime5 Days
Run DateOct 26 '22 at 03:33
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770K-$120
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
68.5% Good
Memory 83.3
1-Core 93.9
2-Core 159
67% 112 Pts
4-Core 298
8-Core 379
43% 339 Pts
64-Core 364
22% 364 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 68.5%
Great: 84%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71B1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 22 18 8.3 15 11 MB/s
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
34.4% Below average
Read 195
Write 96.3
Mixed 121
SusWrite 24.3
24% 109 MB/s
4K Read 16.8
4K Write 37.6
4K Mixed 16.4
66% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 99.8
DQ Write 124
DQ Mixed 9.2
36% 77.8 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 34.4%
Great: 100%
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
111GB free
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 211 253 233 239 174 32 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
32.6% Below average
Read 203
Write 103
Mixed 78
SusWrite 190
32% 144 MB/s
4K Read 11.4
4K Write 18.2
4K Mixed 10
40% 13.2 MB/s
DQ Read 14.8
DQ Write 19.2
DQ Mixed 16.6
13% 16.9 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 102%
Seagate ST1000NM0011 1TB
104GB free
Firmware: SN03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 102 102 102 101 103 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
58.9% Above average
Read 103
Write 106
Mixed 61.9
SusWrite 102
68% 93.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 1
184% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL10-8GBXL 0215 CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 0420 F3-12800CL10-8GBXL 0215 CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
40.6% Average
MC Read 12.6
MC Write 15.4
MC Mixed 12.8
39% 13.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 12.3
35% 12.4 GB/s
Latency 74.6
54% 74.6 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 40.6%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-A Builds (Compare 2,952 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 60%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: Asus Z87-A - $299

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $777
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