Asrock Z97X Killer

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics49.2% 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 Drive104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsrock Z97X Killer  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1768 x 992 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140916
Uptime26.7 Days
Run DateJul 11 '17 at 19:27
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670K-$62
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
77.5% Very good
Memory 92.3
1-Core 98.4
2-Core 203
76% 131 Pts
4-Core 356
8-Core 401
50% 378 Pts
64-Core 322
20% 322 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 77.5%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.2% Average
Lighting 60.8
Reflection 66.6
Parallax 59
50% 62.1 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 58.1
Splatting 51.8
48% 60.4 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 503
Write 406
Mixed 416
98% 441 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 91.5
4K Mixed 35.6
155% 55.9 MB/s
DQ Read 299
DQ Write 269
DQ Mixed 26.2
90% 198 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 104%
Great: 124%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
924GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Read 201
Write 182
Mixed 172
139% 185 MB/s
4K Read 0.92
4K Write 2.58
4K Mixed 0.33
123% 1.28 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 110%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C8 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
56.9% Above average
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 21.2
MC Mixed 17.4
57% 19.8 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 17.3
SC Mixed 16.4
45% 15.9 GB/s
Latency 63.5
63% 63.5 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97X Killer Builds (Compare 687 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z97X Killer - $195

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $873
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