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Asus Z97-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 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 a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: 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 79.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive120% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (49%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z97-A  (all builds)
Memory7.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150424
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateSep 23 '21 at 19:14
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 49%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770-$75
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Memory 95.2
1-Core 91.3
2-Core 173
72% 120 Pts
4-Core 342
8-Core 631
58% 487 Pts
64-Core 629
39% 629 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 78%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
128GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 320 464 463 463 461 351 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
120% Outstanding
Read 510
Write 448
Mixed 445
SusWrite 420
103% 456 MB/s
4K Read 41.4
4K Write 97
4K Mixed 54.5
184% 64.3 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 347
DQ Mixed 275
231% 334 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 120%
Great: 123%
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
45GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 327 465 329 194 201 175 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 510
Write 462
Mixed 447
SusWrite 282
95% 425 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 104
4K Mixed 55.8
188% 66.7 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 275
230% 334 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 112%
Great: 123%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMZ8GX3M1A1600C9 0215 CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
52.2% Above average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 16.2
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 13.2
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 56.5
71% 56.5 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 12 10 60 0" 1280 720
Typical Z97-A Builds (Compare 5,230 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-A - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $798
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