Asus Z97-PRO GAMER

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 90.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics50.8% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-PRO GAMER  (all builds)
Memory0.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160226
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateApr 23 '20 at 15:20
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Memory 97.7
1-Core 122
2-Core 245
88% 155 Pts
4-Core 476
8-Core 482
64% 479 Pts
64-Core 475
29% 475 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1506 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 445.75
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.8% Above average
Lighting 62.5
Reflection 69.7
Parallax 60.8
51% 64.3 fps
MRender 73.5
Gravity 59.5
Splatting 55.6
51% 62.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
121GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 448
Write 431
Mixed 372
93% 417 MB/s
4K Read 39.3
4K Write 103
4K Mixed 56.8
187% 66.4 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 359
270% 361 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Seagate Expansion 1TB
157GB free
Firmware: 0636
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 90.5
Write 62.2
Mixed 50.2
50% 67.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.7
139% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 16% Great: 66%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 2133 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
81.3% Excellent
MC Read 28.8
MC Write 30.5
MC Mixed 26.8
82% 28.7 GB/s
SC Read 19.4
SC Write 22.8
SC Mixed 22.8
62% 21.7 GB/s
Latency 47.5
84% 47.5 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-PRO GAMER Builds (Compare 2,858 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO GAMER

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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