Asus PRIME Z690-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive467% 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.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 94% 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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z690-A  (all builds)
Memory7 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display5120 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210825
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 04 '22 at 04:09
Run Duration163 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 94%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$213
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 69.4
1-Core 202
2-Core 400
114% 224 Pts
4-Core 738
8-Core 1,294
123% 1,016 Pts
64-Core 2,375
147% 2,375 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 104%
Great: 123%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$107
488GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3B2QGXA7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3424 3425 1880 1625 1621 1612 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
467% Outstanding
Read 2,906
Write 3,454
Mixed 3143
SusWrite 2,265
664% 2,942 MB/s
4K Read 88
4K Write 248
4K Mixed 130
430% 155 MB/s
DQ Read 1,980
DQ Write 1,535
DQ Mixed 1,716
1,295% 1,744 MB/s
Poor: 274%
This bench: 467%
Great: 488%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 548C38-16 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4000 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
68.1% Good
MC Read 26.1
MC Write 24.5
MC Mixed 23.7
71% 24.8 GB/s
SC Read 15.8
SC Write 23.5
SC Mixed 19.7
56% 19.7 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z690-A Builds (Compare 7,567 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z690-A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $1,230
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