Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 71.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150115
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 22 '19 at 00:43
Run Duration169 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$187
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
71.2% Very good
Memory 89.1
1-Core 94.6
2-Core 169
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 289
8-Core 459
46% 374 Pts
64-Core 471
29% 471 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 71.2%
Great: 74%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS2211 240GB-$90
50GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS221017
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 398
Write 274
Mixed 284
71% 319 MB/s
4K Read 18.3
4K Write 60.4
4K Mixed 28.1
96% 35.6 MB/s
DQ Read 6.2
DQ Mixed 174
126% 90.2 MB/s
Poor: 62% Great: 108%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
580GB free
Firmware: JC4B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 111
Write 112
Mixed 59
69% 93.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
165% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 68%
Seagate ST3500630AS 500GB-$102
53GB free
Firmware: 3.AAK
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 56.2
Write 35
Mixed 42.8
34% 44.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
121% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 22% Great: 43%
Seagate ST3320418AS 320GB-$54
44GB free
Firmware: CC44
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 63.8
Write 64.2
Mixed 45.5
43% 57.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1
174% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4GBH1X04H1AA28-16 04CD F3-14900CL9-4GBXL 01BA 4GBH1X04H1AA28-16 04CD F3-14900CL9-4GBXL 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.6% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 17.1
MC Mixed 15.1
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 15
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 68.3
58% 68.3 ns
Poor: 48%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical P8Z68-V PRO GEN3 Builds (Compare 1,481 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3 - $390

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $1,003
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