Asus Z170M-PLUS

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 (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics16.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150717
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 04 '23 at 10:03
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$130
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
73.5% Very good
Memory 87.5
1-Core 105
2-Core 215
77% 136 Pts
4-Core 343
8-Core 359
46% 351 Pts
64-Core 389
24% 389 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 73.5%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia T400 4GB
Nvidia(10DE 1613) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2500 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 472.47
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
16.6% Very poor
Lighting 19.5
Reflection 26.8
Parallax 15.5
16% 20.6 fps
MRender 25.4
Gravity 19
Splatting 22
18% 22.1 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 16.6%
Great: 18%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$90
331GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 452
Write 443
Mixed 351
93% 415 MB/s
4K Read 37.3
4K Write 76.9
4K Mixed 48.8
160% 54.3 MB/s
DQ Read 357
DQ Write 317
DQ Mixed 331
250% 335 MB/s
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 64GB-$12
26GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 161
Write 12.7
Mixed 26.6
56% 66.9 MB/s
4K Read 9.1
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 1.8
132% 4 MB/s
Poor: 6% Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905622-012.A00G 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
70.9% Very good
MC Read 25.5
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 22
72% 25.3 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 25.5
SC Mixed 19.4
57% 19.9 GB/s
Latency 70
57% 70 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 70.9%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M-PLUS Builds (Compare 1,237 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: Asus Z170M-PLUS - $87

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Excellent Total price: $518
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