Asus X556UR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive40.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (62%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 95% 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
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemAsus X556UR  (all builds)
MotherboardASUSTeK X556UR
Memory2 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161219
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateMay 09 '18 at 05:16
Run Duration82 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 62%
CPU Throttled 95%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 87
1-Core 78.8
2-Core 137
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 139
24% 166 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
Poor: 17%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Asus(1043 10DE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 21.20.16.4550
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 4.4
11% 4.4 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
MRSAD4B240GC325S00 240GB
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MRV1.5.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.5% Average
Read 194
Write 177
Mixed 150
39% 174 MB/s
4K Read 15.9
4K Write 46.6
4K Mixed 11.5
64% 24.7 MB/s
DQ Read 20.4
DQ Write 128
DQ Mixed 9.56
26% 52.5 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8ATF51264HZ-2G1A1 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.6% Poor
MC Read 10.2
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 8.1
27% 9.43 GB/s
SC Read 4.9
SC Write 9.7
SC Mixed 11.2
25% 8.6 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X556UR Builds (Compare 266 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

System: Asus X556UR

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