Asus Z97I-PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, 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 45.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
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.
Very high background CPU (73%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97I-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors, 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160218
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 17 '23 at 13:35
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 73%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
45.5% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 91.8
2-Core 112
56% 90.7 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 150
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 152
9% 152 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 45.5%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 Evo 250GB-$31
122GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 893 498 319 346 343 348 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 67% Great: 128%
WD WD20SPZX-11CRAT0 2TB
783GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 84 89 86 87 89 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
48.2% Average
Read 80
Write 79.5
Mixed 57
SusWrite 87
56% 75.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 3.8
4K Mixed 0.7
186% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
49.9% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 17.8
51% 17.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 12.1
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 0 0 60 0" 1680 1050
Typical Z97I-PLUS Builds (Compare 580 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $658
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