Asus Z97-PRO

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 (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 81.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics47.3% 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)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus Z97-PRO  (all builds)
Memory26.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151027
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 26 '24 at 00:33
Run Duration183 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (50th 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 above expectations (70th percentile)
81.9% Excellent
Memory 84.3
1-Core 111
2-Core 232
80% 142 Pts
4-Core 429
8-Core 611
65% 520 Pts
64-Core 613
38% 613 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 81.9%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1506 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 536.23
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.3% Average
Lighting 57.6
Reflection 67.5
Parallax 60
47% 61.7 fps
MRender 64.4
Gravity 60.2
Splatting 53.4
48% 59.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black SN850X NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$85
733GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 620361WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 697
Write 665
Mixed 671
151% 677 MB/s
4K Read 55.6
4K Write 96.3
4K Mixed 63.2
216% 71.7 MB/s
DQ Read 772
DQ Write 704
DQ Mixed 838
602% 772 MB/s
Poor: 251% Great: 598%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
726GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 101
Write 75
Mixed 73.5
62% 83.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.9
176% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 84%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 64GB
27GB free, PID 00d4
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 19.2
Write 0.8
Mixed 1.7
6% 7.23 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Mixed 0
15% 1.35 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 11%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1867 MHz clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (42nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
49.7% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 15.1
48% 16.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 18.3
SC Mixed 16.7
46% 16.3 GB/s
Latency 73.7
54% 73.7 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 86%

 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 70 58 60 84.6" 1280 720 SAM0D3A SAMSUNG
Typical Z97-PRO Builds (Compare 626 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO - $215

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $853
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