Asus Z97-AR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics42.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
MotherboardAsus Z97-AR  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20180418
Uptime1 Days
Run DateMar 15 '24 at 01:40
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
79.2% Very good
Memory 85.2
1-Core 115
2-Core 222
80% 141 Pts
4-Core 395
8-Core 601
62% 498 Pts
64-Core 601
37% 601 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 79.2%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 551.76
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.8% Average
Lighting 50.6
Reflection 73.7
Parallax 45.2
41% 56.5 fps
MRender 64.6
Gravity 53.7
Splatting 52.2
46% 56.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$150
399GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 640
Write 524
Mixed 522
125% 562 MB/s
4K Read 52.4
4K Write 90.4
4K Mixed 66.2
212% 69.7 MB/s
DQ Read 764
DQ Write 609
DQ Mixed 776
556% 716 MB/s
Poor: 214% Great: 372%
WD Game Drive 5TB
4TB free, PID 2630
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 115
Write 105
Mixed 69.9
119% 96.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 7.6
4K Mixed 0.7
287% 3.2 MB/s
Poor: 17% Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2400 C11 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.8% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 15
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.5
SC Write 18.3
SC Mixed 16.6
46% 16.1 GB/s
Latency 69.9
57% 69.9 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 88%

 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 63 46 60 27" 1280 720 SAM0D44 C27F398
Typical Z97-AR Builds (Compare 1,170 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR - $140

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $788
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HDDRAMUSB
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