Asrock Z170 Extreme6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 94.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive79.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsrock Z170 Extreme6  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.5 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161118
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '18 at 22:30
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.2% Outstanding
Memory 91.4
1-Core 148
2-Core 298
98% 179 Pts
4-Core 563
8-Core 546
75% 555 Pts
64-Core 558
35% 558 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 94.2%
Great: 85%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Read 513
Write 257
Mixed 334
81% 368 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 14.9
123% 50.6 MB/s
DQ Read 136
DQ Write 219
DQ Mixed 10.3
55% 122 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 84%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
548GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3J0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
72% Very good
Read 124
Write 127
Mixed 110
90% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.57
4K Write 1.45
4K Mixed 0.17
70% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 72%
Great: 75%
Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 500GB-$60
61GB free
Firmware: JE3OA50A Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
34.6% Below average
Read 61.7
Write 58.8
Mixed 56.7
44% 59.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.42
4K Write 1.03
4K Mixed 0.15
53% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 34.6%
Great: 50%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C16 1x8GB-$25
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2500 MHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
45.5% Average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 16.3
MC Mixed 13
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 13.6
SC Mixed 13.2
38% 13.3 GB/s
Latency 65.2
61% 65.2 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 45.5%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170 Extreme6 Builds (Compare 179 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asrock Z170 Extreme6 - $305

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $743
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