Asus K43SM

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.52% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive53.9% 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 9 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.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAsus K43SM  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK K43SM
Memory6.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111220
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 15 '20 at 16:57
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User NZL-User
Background CPU 60%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th 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 way above expectations (92nd percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 81.1
2-Core 142
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 193
26% 193 Pts
64-Core 191
12% 191 Pts
Poor: 25%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630M
Asus(1043 2106) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 285.48
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
4.52% Terrible
Lighting 4.2
Reflection 5
Parallax 3.5
3% 4.23 fps
MRender 5.95
Gravity 17.2
Splatting 2.96
7% 8.71 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 4.52%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
320GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 224 227 215 266 251 290 MB/s
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
53.9% Above average
Read 219
Write 98.4
Mixed 197
SusWrite 245
43% 190 MB/s
4K Read 10.5
4K Write 38.4
4K Mixed 19.8
62% 22.9 MB/s
DQ Read 229
DQ Write 254
DQ Mixed 127
127% 203 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905428-045.A00LF Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
51.9% Above average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 17
52% 18.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 15.5
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical K43SM Builds (Compare 31 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Asus K43SM

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