Asus Z97-K

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 (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 51.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive30.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
Very high background CPU (50%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-K  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160331
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 30 '22 at 00:28
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 50%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 90.4
2-Core 180
65% 114 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 175
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron C400 RealSSD 256GB
177GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 04TH
SusWrite @10s intervals: 170 172 137 190 195 169 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
30.1% Below average
Read 194
Write 129
Mixed 104
SusWrite 172
34% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 8.2
4K Mixed 9.1
17% 5.93 MB/s
DQ Read 113
DQ Write 156
DQ Mixed 21.1
48% 96.5 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 69%
MZ7LM960HMJP0D3 960GB
869GB free
Firmware: GC5B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 376 365 365 340 324 325 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
83.6% Excellent
Read 378
Write 403
Mixed 312
SusWrite 349
81% 361 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 97.1
4K Mixed 30.2
128% 50.8 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 162
DQ Mixed 206
149% 193 MB/s
Poor: 84%
This bench: 83.6%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
52.4% Above average
MC Read 19.3
MC Write 21.9
MC Mixed 14.2
53% 18.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16.2
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 95
42% 95 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-K Builds (Compare 3,084 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $795
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