Asus Z170 PRO GAMING

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
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 51.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.2% 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)
Boot Drive71.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (77%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170 PRO GAMING  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160307
Uptime3.4 Days
Run DateMay 08 '18 at 18:13
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 77%
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 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 i5-6600K-$81
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
51.4% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 70.4
2-Core 122
54% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 230
25% 199 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Asus(1043 85B9) 3GB
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 388.59
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.2% Above average
Lighting 63.3
Reflection 66.3
Parallax 57.7
52% 62.4 fps
MRender 67.9
Gravity 62.3
Splatting 65.8
54% 65.3 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB-$150
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM05B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
71.2% Very good
Read 486
Write 205
Mixed 246
68% 312 MB/s
4K Read 29.4
4K Write 64.1
4K Mixed 19.7
104% 37.7 MB/s
DQ Read 260
DQ Write 131
DQ Mixed 57.1
79% 149 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 71.2%
Great: 110%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$61
2TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
77.6% Very good
Read 136
Write 135
Mixed 133
101% 134 MB/s
4K Read 0.82
4K Write 2.41
4K Mixed 0.21
102% 1.15 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 77.6%
Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
28GB free
Firmware: JC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Read 108
Write 89.2
Mixed 85.3
71% 94.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.56
4K Write 1.47
4K Mixed 0.39
94% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 C16 2x8GB-$42
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
56.2% Above average
MC Read 20.7
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 16.7
57% 19.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 22.6
SC Mixed 17.2
50% 17.6 GB/s
Latency 95.8
42% 95.8 ns
Poor: 56%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 95%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170 PRO GAMING Builds (Compare 13,924 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING - $295

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $750
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HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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