Asus P8Z68-V LX

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 62.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive59.2% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus P8Z68-V LX  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110715
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 14 '18 at 21:48
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User MLT-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600K-$319
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
62.5% Good
Memory 81.8
1-Core 79.5
2-Core 156
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 258
8-Core 218
33% 238 Pts
64-Core 417
26% 417 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 83%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Desktop V2 1.35 GHz)-$15
Asus(1043 844D) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
2.26% Terrible
Lighting 2.5
Reflection 2.85
Parallax 1.38
2% 2.24 fps
MRender 3.33
Gravity 1.37
Splatting 4.65
3% 3.12 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.26%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
187GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 206 222 209 234 233 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
59.2% Above average
Read 250
Write 225
Mixed 126
SusWrite 214
46% 204 MB/s
4K Read 25.9
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 25
97% 32.9 MB/s
DQ Read 173
DQ Write 128
DQ Mixed 75.4
77% 125 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 118%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB-$80
298GB free
Firmware: 3.AAE
SusWrite @10s intervals: 74 74 73 75 74 74 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
42.2% Average
Read 73
Write 53
Mixed 46
SusWrite 74
45% 61.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.9
149% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
22.6% Poor
MC Read 5.8
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 7.4
19% 6.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 6.9
20% 7.1 GB/s
Latency 77.2
52% 77.2 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 22.6%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z68-V LX Builds (Compare 1,840 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V LX

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $333
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