Asus Z170M-E D3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 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 58.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics83.9% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 (61%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170M-E D3  (all builds)
Memory7.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160922
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateNov 13 '18 at 19:08
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 61%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
58.5% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 69.6
2-Core 138
56% 94 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 408
39% 321 Pts
64-Core 426
26% 426 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 80%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-Ti-$299
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
83.9% Excellent
Lighting 106
Reflection 113
Parallax 107
87% 109 fps
MRender 91.9
Gravity 98.1
Splatting 97.7
79% 95.9 fps
Poor: 86%
This bench: 83.9%
Great: 101%
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Asus(1043 8694) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 23.20.16.4973
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
6.4% Terrible
Lighting 6.8
Reflection 9.31
Parallax 6.59
6% 7.57 fps
MRender 7.52
Gravity 6.4
Splatting 13.9
8% 9.26 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.4%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 500GB-$39
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR010
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 426
Write 373
Mixed 366
87% 388 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 36.5
116% 40.3 MB/s
DQ Read 373
DQ Write 332
DQ Mixed 287
233% 331 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 125%
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
356GB free
Firmware: MS1OA750
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 168
Write 148
Mixed 34.2
85% 117 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.5
117% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 29% Great: 103%
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 2TB (2016)-$79
14GB free
Firmware: CC41
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 171
Write 172
Mixed 28.5
90% 124 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 1.8
340% 2.67 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BA160B.C16 CT102464BA160B.M16 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
46.8% Average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 14.9
49% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 12.3
SC Mixed 9.1
28% 9.67 GB/s
Latency 92.8
43% 92.8 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170M-E D3 Builds (Compare 167 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus Z170M-E D3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $282
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HDDRAMUSB
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