Asus K501UB

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 52.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.19% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive52% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
CPU throttled at 95% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemAsus K501UB  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K501UB
Memory7.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160120
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 15 '21 at 14:07
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU9%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
52.5% Above average
Memory 69.2
1-Core 74.3
2-Core 145
56% 96.1 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 215
28% 212 Pts
64-Core 214
13% 214 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 1D1D) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4377
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
4.19% Terrible
Lighting 4.8
Reflection 13.5
Parallax 4.9
4% 7.73 fps
MRender 3.8
Gravity 4.7
Splatting 7.9
5% 5.47 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.19%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Extreme Pro 240GB-$79
133GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X21200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 207 235 249 241 261 260 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
52% Above average
Read 273
Write 256
Mixed 189
SusWrite 242
54% 240 MB/s
4K Read 16.6
4K Write 45.1
4K Mixed 21.7
77% 27.8 MB/s
DQ Read 32.6
DQ Write 79.7
DQ Mixed 35.8
33% 49.4 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 52%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6CFR6A-PB 1315 CT102464BF160B.M16 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.6% Below average
MC Read 11.1
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 9.5
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 10.8
SC Mixed 11.1
30% 10.5 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 31.6%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 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 4 1 60 15.5" 1280 720 AUO38ED
Typical K501UB Builds (Compare 77 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K501UB

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 37% - Below average Total price: $53
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