Asus X542UN

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 68.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.2% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive92% 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.
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.
Run History
8 months ago, 8 months ago.
SystemAsus X542UN  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X542UN
Memory7.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211029
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 14 '23 at 11:15
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8550U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
68.2% Good
Memory 77.7
1-Core 108
2-Core 204
74% 130 Pts
4-Core 325
8-Core 414
47% 370 Pts
64-Core 437
27% 437 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 68.2%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)
Asus(1043 1B10) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 31.0.101.2111
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
4.2% Terrible
Lighting 6.1
Reflection 5.9
Parallax 5.1
5% 5.7 fps
MRender 6.4
Gravity 4.6
Splatting 0.3
3% 3.77 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.2%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 870 EVO 500GB-$71
267GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 328 337 333 340 348 344 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
92% Outstanding
Read 452
Write 428
Mixed 407
SusWrite 338
92% 406 MB/s
4K Read 33.2
4K Write 53.4
4K Mixed 37.9
127% 41.5 MB/s
DQ Read 320
DQ Write 294
DQ Mixed 328
241% 314 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 92%
Great: 130%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown AO1P24HC4R1-BSIS Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CRC 12GB
2400, 2400 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.3% Below average
MC Read 13.5
MC Write 11.9
MC Mixed 10.6
34% 12 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 11.7
SC Mixed 13
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 84.9
47% 84.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 36.3%
Great: 78%

 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 49 16 60 15.5" 1280 720 CMN15D5
Typical X542UN Builds (Compare 375 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X542UN

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