Asus K53SM

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 52%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.2% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive43.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAsus K53SM  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K53SM
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120103
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '18 at 15:12
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2450M-$225
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
52% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 72.8
2-Core 137
59% 97 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 155
18% 143 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
Poor: 25%
This bench: 52%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630M
Asus(1043 212E) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.5850
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
3.2% Terrible
Lighting 3.77
Reflection 4.62
Parallax 1.78
3% 3.39 fps
MRender 5.9
Gravity 4.37
Splatting 3
3% 4.42 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.2%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
123GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32070RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
43.3% Average
Read 504
Write 11
Mixed 261
56% 259 MB/s
4K Read 15.6
4K Write 50.8
4K Mixed 3.59
55% 23.3 MB/s
DQ Read 188
DQ Write 141
DQ Mixed 3.62
46% 111 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 86%
Toshiba MK7559GSXP 750GB-$118
696GB free
Firmware: GN003J Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
37.9% Below average
Read 65.1
Write 66.7
Mixed 64.1
49% 65.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.49
4K Mixed 0.26
74% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 37.9%
Great: 56%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Elpida EBJ41UF8BCS0-DJ-F 8325 FSFF65F-C8KL9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
48.1% Average
MC Read 17.9
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 16.2
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 11.5
SC Mixed 14.3
33% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 78.3
51% 78.3 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical K53SM Builds (Compare 79 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K53SM

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $200
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