Asus X556UQK

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 43.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.44% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAsus X556UQK  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UQK
Memory9.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20190124
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 30 '23 at 04:04
Run Duration259 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
43.7% Average
Memory 48.9
1-Core 86.1
2-Core 143
52% 92.5 Pts
4-Core 231
8-Core 183
29% 207 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Asus(1043 1490) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 31.0.101.2111
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
4.44% Terrible
Lighting 4.7
Reflection 10.1
Parallax 5.5
4% 6.77 fps
MRender 7.6
Gravity 5
Splatting 7.7
6% 6.77 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.44%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST2000LM007-1R8174 2TB
2TB free (System drive)
Firmware: SDM2
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 102
Write 92
Mixed 45.1
59% 79.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 4.4
4K Mixed 0.3
152% 1.87 MB/s
Poor: 22% Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3B1 04CB 16GB
2400, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
57.2% Above average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 23.8
MC Mixed 19.2
60% 20.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 23.5
SC Mixed 16
50% 17.4 GB/s
Latency 165
24% 165 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQK Builds (Compare 1,426 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UQK

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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