Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics69.6% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory10.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180315
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 26 '22 at 20:15
Run Duration80 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1660S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$132
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
79.7% Very good
Memory 89.1
1-Core 115
2-Core 226
81% 143 Pts
4-Core 403
8-Core 424
55% 414 Pts
64-Core 411
26% 411 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 79.7%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$233
PNY(196E 1348) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 526.98
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
69.6% Good
Lighting 86.6
Reflection 86.6
Parallax 88
71% 87.1 fps
MRender 108
Gravity 77.5
Splatting 68.9
68% 85 fps
Poor: 65%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 76%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 950 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$250
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1B0QBXX7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,551
Write 382
Mixed 472
173% 802 MB/s
4K Read 30.6
4K Write 81.2
4K Mixed 37.1
137% 49.6 MB/s
DQ Read 934
DQ Write 194
DQ Mixed 319
297% 482 MB/s
Poor: 131% Great: 243%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2666 C16 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2448 MHz
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
85.2% Excellent
MC Read 30.5
MC Write 33.2
MC Mixed 28.2
88% 30.6 GB/s
SC Read 18
SC Write 32
SC Mixed 24.6
71% 24.9 GB/s
Latency 68.4
58% 68.4 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 85.2%
Great: 109%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A Builds (Compare 8,690 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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