Asus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 50.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics54.1% 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 Drive53.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160307
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateAug 11 '18 at 09:21
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 17%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-7600 APU (2014 D.Ka)
FM2+ , 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
50.1% Above average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 55
2-Core 115
49% 80.1 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 173
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 191
12% 191 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 398.82
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
54.1% Above average
Lighting 65.3
Reflection 67.9
Parallax 58.9
53% 64 fps
MRender 69.6
Gravity 65.5
Splatting 69
56% 68 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 54.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 88 81 88 85 88 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Read 236
Write 128
Mixed 177
SusWrite 85.7
35% 157 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 59.9
4K Mixed 31.7
109% 38.6 MB/s
DQ Read 79.9
DQ Write 127
DQ Mixed 102
78% 103 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 73%
Seagate Barracuda Green 1.5TB-$130
28GB free
Firmware: CC4A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 57 58 58 58 59 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
30.6% Below average
Read 48.3
Write 47.8
Mixed 31.5
SusWrite 58.2
34% 46.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
103% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G 16GB
1866, 1866 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.4% Below average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 7
MC Mixed 14.3
35% 12.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 10.3
22% 7.87 GB/s
Latency 100
40% 100 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 34.4%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1 Builds (Compare 23 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS/USB 3.1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 41% - Average Total price: $1,047
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