Asus PRIME Z390-A

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 (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics88.6% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z390-A  (all builds)
Memory11.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1780 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20240111
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 22 '24 at 21:06
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 2060 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600KF-$180
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
92.8% Outstanding
Memory 88.3
1-Core 129
2-Core 265
89% 161 Pts
4-Core 523
8-Core 759
80% 641 Pts
64-Core 768
48% 768 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 92.8%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2060-$324
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 552.22
Performing below potential (43rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
88.6% Excellent
Lighting 110
Reflection 156
Parallax 110
90% 125 fps
MRender 134
Gravity 102
Splatting 87.7
86% 108 fps
Poor: 80%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 97%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 660p NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$74
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 002C Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,444
Write 1,453
Mixed 1,031
292% 1,310 MB/s
4K Read 49.7
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 65.2
222% 78.3 MB/s
DQ Read 636
DQ Write 866
DQ Mixed 266
337% 590 MB/s
Poor: 127% Great: 255%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMW16GX4M2A2666C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.3% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 17.3
MC Mixed 13.8
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 17.6
SC Mixed 15.3
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 66.8
60% 66.8 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 94%

 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 71 59 240 24.5" 1280 720 BNQ7F83 ZOWIE XL LCD
Typical PRIME Z390-A Builds (Compare 26,369 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 144%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 132%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z390-A - $175

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $1,092
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