Asus Z87-K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 60.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive51.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (30%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z87-K  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141105
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '23 at 18:10
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 30%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$62
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
60.4% Good
Memory 73.1
1-Core 95.2
2-Core 188
67% 119 Pts
4-Core 272
8-Core 303
38% 288 Pts
64-Core 313
19% 313 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 79%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 113 100 83 95 96 96 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
51.1% Above average
Read 270
Write 137
Mixed 168
SusWrite 97.3
37% 168 MB/s
4K Read 22.3
4K Write 52.3
4K Mixed 25.7
94% 33.4 MB/s
DQ Read 87.8
DQ Write 150
DQ Mixed 87.5
75% 108 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 73%
WD WD1200BEVS-60UST0 120GB
26GB free
Firmware: 1A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 44 44 44 43 44 44 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
27.8% Poor
Read 52.9
Write 40
Mixed 28.3
SusWrite 43.7
30% 41.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
119% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 29%
Asmt 2115 160GB
38GB free
Firmware: 0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 37 38 39 37 38 39 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
27.2% Poor
Read 56.6
Write 26.4
Mixed 21.9
SusWrite 38.1
26% 35.8 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
94% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 27.2%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
56.2% Above average
MC Read 19.6
MC Write 21.7
MC Mixed 19
57% 20.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 18
SC Mixed 16.7
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 94.4
42% 94.4 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 76%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z87-K Builds (Compare 2,140 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus Z87-K - $134

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $412
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $293Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12600K $171Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i3-12100F $80Nvidia RTX 4070 $500Samsung 870 Evo 250GB $45
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $39SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $32Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $62G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback