Asus P8Z68-V GEN3

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 (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 66.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics34.2% 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)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 P8Z68-V GEN3  (all builds)
Memory7.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121109
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 14 '23 at 15:56
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 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 i5-2500K-$246
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
66.4% Good
Memory 85.2
1-Core 87.6
2-Core 175
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 273
8-Core 295
38% 284 Pts
64-Core 294
18% 294 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 66.4%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1519 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
34.2% Below average
Lighting 44.1
Reflection 45.6
Parallax 45.3
36% 45 fps
MRender 35.8
Gravity 41.3
Splatting 36.3
31% 37.8 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 34.2%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
194GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 423
Write 415
Mixed 331
87% 390 MB/s
4K Read 32.9
4K Write 66.5
4K Mixed 45.9
144% 48.4 MB/s
DQ Read 388
DQ Write 354
DQ Mixed 366
276% 369 MB/s
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$59
330GB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 104
Write 119
Mixed 53.6
68% 92 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.7
160% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 108%
Seagate Barracuda 8TB (2017)-$87
5.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 103
Write 111
Mixed 65.5
69% 93.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 4.5
4K Mixed 0.7
224% 2.23 MB/s
Poor: 39% Great: 90%
Seagate Expansion HDD 8TB
5TB free, PID 2038
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 64.6
Write 181
Mixed 127
180% 124 MB/s
4K Read 3.4
4K Write 4.5
4K Mixed 0.8
193% 2.9 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 72%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX Samsung M378B5773DH0-CK0 KHX1600C9D3/4GX Samsung M378B5773DH0-CK0 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
50.2% Above average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 16.1
49% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.1
SC Write 16.2
SC Mixed 15.4
43% 14.9 GB/s
Latency 71.8
56% 71.8 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z68-V GEN3 Builds (Compare 859 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V GEN3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $522
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