Asus Z170I PRO GAMING

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive54.5% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (85%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170I PRO GAMING  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20170710
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 06 '19 at 15:06
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 85%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$186
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 90.5
1-Core 27.7
2-Core 46.7
42% 55 Pts
4-Core 72.4
8-Core 242
17% 157 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 100%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate 600 120GB-$105
62GB free (System drive)
Firmware: C675
SusWrite @10s intervals: 197 197 189 186 195 199 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Read 324
Write 246
Mixed 225
SusWrite 194
55% 247 MB/s
4K Read 12.6
4K Write 25.5
4K Mixed 17
54% 18.4 MB/s
DQ Read 336
DQ Write 238
DQ Mixed 204
175% 259 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 90%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 8GB-$7
2GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.7 6.8 7.2 6.8 7.2 6.8 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
11.9% Very poor
Read 57.8
Write 5.2
Mixed 4.3
SusWrite 6.9
16% 18.6 MB/s
4K Read 8.4
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
31% 2.8 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 11.9%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
32.1% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 9.9
34% 11.9 GB/s
SC Read 0.5
SC Write 2.6
SC Mixed 1.9
5% 1.67 GB/s
Latency 66.5
60% 66.5 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 32.1%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170I PRO GAMING Builds (Compare 1,602 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170I PRO GAMING - $165

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $620
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HDDRAMUSB
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