Asus Z97-C

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 64.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics42.2% 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)
Boot Drive67.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-C  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160310
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 22 '21 at 20:29
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 33%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd 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 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
64.9% Good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 114
2-Core 173
73% 123 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 332
38% 298 Pts
64-Core 399
25% 399 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 64.9%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
Asus(1043 0525) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1360 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.7.2
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.2% Average
Lighting 51
Reflection 60.7
Parallax 76.3
42% 62.7 fps
MRender 60.9
Gravity 56.8
Splatting 45
43% 54.2 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
56GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3FD6SD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 244 193 92 95 95 82 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
67.8% Good
Read 428
Write 400
Mixed 65.9
SusWrite 133
57% 257 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 84.7
4K Mixed 20.2
108% 43.3 MB/s
DQ Read 237
DQ Write 240
DQ Mixed 182
152% 220 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 67.8%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8G 0420 F3-12800CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
55.1% Above average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 22.6
MC Mixed 18.2
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 10.3
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 76
53% 76 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-C Builds (Compare 750 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-C - $256

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $913
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