Intel NUC7i5BNB

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 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 49%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive53.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (88%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemIntel NUC7i5BNH
MotherboardIntel NUC7i5BNB  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171214
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 30 '17 at 09:04
Run Duration211 Seconds
Run User KWT-User
Background CPU 88%

 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 i5-7260U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
49% Average
Memory 59.6
1-Core 103
2-Core 160
61% 108 Pts
4-Core 211
8-Core 287
32% 249 Pts
64-Core 291
18% 291 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 49%
Great: 70%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
78GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
53.1% Above average
Read 435
Write 256
Mixed 280
72% 324 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 40.7
4K Mixed 3.75
59% 22 MB/s
DQ Read 24.6
DQ Write 149
DQ Mixed 4.54
28% 59.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905624-025.A00G 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (82nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 11.1
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 7.5
21% 7.43 GB/s
Latency 129
31% 129 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical NUC7i5BNB Builds (Compare 425 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Intel NUC7i5BNB

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $45
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