Asus Z170-P

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive234% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-P  (all builds)
Memory14.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151116
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 27 '18 at 11:52
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
75.4% Very good
Memory 78
1-Core 93.2
2-Core 193
69% 121 Pts
4-Core 423
8-Core 412
56% 418 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 75.4%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung SM951 AHCI PCIe M.2 512GB-$290
450GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXW2500Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
234% Outstanding
Read 1,900
Write 1,495
Mixed 706
301% 1,367 MB/s
4K Read 34.6
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 49.9
172% 63.3 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 228
DQ Mixed 138
146% 245 MB/s
Poor: 114%
This bench: 234%
Great: 241%
WD Se 4TB-$177
224GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
57.7% Above average
Read 94.2
Write 107
Mixed 97.2
75% 99.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.44
4K Mixed 0.26
103% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT8G4DFD8213.C16FHP 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.5% Average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 14.8
MC Mixed 13.2
41% 14.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 13.8
SC Mixed 11.5
35% 12.3 GB/s
Latency 84.4
47% 84.4 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 82%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-P Builds (Compare 4,205 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 67%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-P - $119

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $531
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HDDRAMUSB
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