Asus PRIME Z270M-PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 93%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics57.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270M-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory11.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161122
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 24 '19 at 20:01
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 26%
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 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
92.5% Outstanding
Memory 89.3
1-Core 154
2-Core 308
100% 184 Pts
4-Core 514
8-Core 820
82% 667 Pts
64-Core 792
49% 792 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 92.5%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.24
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57.1% Above average
Lighting 70.9
Reflection 73.8
Parallax 63.8
58% 69.5 fps
MRender 69.2
Gravity 66.1
Splatting 68.8
56% 68 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 275GB-$100
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR040
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 438
Write 411
Mixed 379
91% 409 MB/s
4K Read 23.8
4K Write 127
4K Mixed 36.2
150% 62.2 MB/s
DQ Read 235
DQ Write 322
DQ Mixed 303
222% 287 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 95%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016)-$51
1TB free
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 170 171 170 163 171 172 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 193
Write 138
Mixed 77.5
SusWrite 170
106% 145 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 104%
Great: 114%
Seagate Barracuda 4TB (2017)-$79
3.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 172 175 172 171 173 176 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 40% Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G4D240FSE.16FBD2 BLS8G4D26BFSE.16FBD2 16GB
2400, 2667 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
74.9% Very good
MC Read 27
MC Write 28.2
MC Mixed 23.7
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 29.5
SC Mixed 23.7
68% 23.6 GB/s
Latency 68.1
59% 68.1 ns
Poor: 75%
This bench: 74.9%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270M-PLUS Builds (Compare 595 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270M-PLUS

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $505
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