PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
Graphics | 2.99% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times. |
Memory | 4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system. |
OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
System | Asus X556UB (all builds) |
Motherboard | ASUSTeK X556UB |
Memory | 1.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 8.1 |
BIOS Date | 20160309 |
Uptime | 66.8 Days |
Run Date | Nov 18 '19 at 09:20 |
Run Duration | 124 Seconds |
Run User | ROU-User |
Background CPU | 31% |
CPU Throttled | 99% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
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54.5%
Above average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 246A) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4501
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2.99%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
489GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2BA30001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 23 18 21 21 21 MB/s
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8.68%
Terrible
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Hynix HMT451S6CFR6A-PB 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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33.7%
Below average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7-6500UIntelBench 46%, 102,213 samples | 100x |
Core i5-6200UIntelBench 41%, 135,462 samples | 77x |
Core i3-6100UIntelBench 43%, 24,116 samples | 2x |
GPU | |
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HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples | 115x |
GTX 940MNvidiaBench 9%, 15,731 samples | 64x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 21% - Poor | Total price: $28 |