Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Graphics56.1% 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 Drive94.7% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory6.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150831
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 23 '15 at 11:29
Run Duration288 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$81
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 154
2-Core 309
105% 232 Pts
4-Core 616
8-Core 624
83% 620 Pts
64-Core 618
38% 618 Pts
Poor: 57% Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.0
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Lighting 69.1
Reflection 62.4
Parallax 84.3
56% 71.9 fps
MRender 61
Gravity 59.6
Splatting 78.8
56% 66.5 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
388GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
94.7% Outstanding
Read 517
Write 371
Mixed 398
95% 429 MB/s
4K Read 45.8
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 29.1
162% 60.1 MB/s
DQ Read 47.6
DQ Write 117
DQ Mixed 29.2
38% 64.6 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 94.7%
Great: 134%
UFD USB Flash Drive 1GB
0GB free, PID a720
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
5.6% Terrible
Read 16.7
Write 3.9
Mixed 6.2
9% 8.94 MB/s
4K Read 9.65
4K Write 0.02
4K Mixed 0.02
37% 3.23 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 5.6%
Great: 6%
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Gaming
Gaming 69%
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Desktop
Desktop 87%
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Workstation
Workstation 58%
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Motherboard: Asus Z170-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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