Asus Z97-K

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
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 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 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.11% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive97.3% 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.
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.
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140423
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 31 '23 at 23:09
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU0%

 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 i5-4670-$52
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 59.7
1-Core 99.5
2-Core 194
64% 118 Pts
4-Core 319
8-Core 324
43% 322 Pts
64-Core 308
19% 308 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Asus(1043 8534) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4624
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.11% Terrible
Lighting 3.4
Reflection 2.4
Parallax 6.1
3% 3.97 fps
MRender 6.6
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 4.9
4% 4.6 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.11%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
181GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 363 296 303 304 295 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
97.3% Outstanding
Read 458
Write 459
Mixed 356
SusWrite 310
89% 396 MB/s
4K Read 31.9
4K Write 80
4K Mixed 40.4
142% 50.8 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 351
265% 356 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 97.3%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-047.A00LF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
34.7% Below average
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 10
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 15.6
SC Mixed 13.8
40% 13.9 GB/s
Latency 129
31% 129 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-K Builds (Compare 3,066 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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