Asus X556UQK

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 (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 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 48.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.91% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 92% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemAsus X556UQK  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UQK
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190124
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateJul 04 '21 at 22:32
Run Duration198 Seconds
Run User BGD-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
48.5% Average
Memory 66.8
1-Core 81.9
2-Core 153
58% 101 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 187
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Asus(1043 1490) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 26.20.100.7325
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
1.91% Terrible
Lighting 3.2
Reflection 10.7
Parallax 7
3% 6.97 fps
MRender 2
Gravity 0.2
Splatting 0.1
0% 0.77 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 1.91%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 120GB-$14
34GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0831C0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 356
Write 221
Mixed 27.6
44% 201 MB/s
4K Read 9.3
4K Write 38.5
4K Mixed 1
36% 16.3 MB/s
DQ Read 61.7
DQ Write 72.9
DQ Mixed 21.9
29% 52.2 MB/s
Poor: 37% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3B1 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.8% Poor
MC Read 9.9
MC Write 7.9
MC Mixed 6.5
23% 8.1 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 5.6
SC Mixed 5.2
17% 5.93 GB/s
Latency 109
37% 109 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.8%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UQK Builds (Compare 1,421 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UQK

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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