Asus Z97-A

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 83.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
MotherboardAsus Z97-A  (all builds)
Memory29.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20151111
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMay 28 '22 at 02:50
Run Duration172 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
83.4% Excellent
Memory 94.1
1-Core 129
2-Core 260
90% 161 Pts
4-Core 391
8-Core 679
65% 535 Pts
64-Core 678
42% 678 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 83.4%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
350GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 180
Write 173
Mixed 109
114% 154 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
232% 1.77 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Seagate Backup+ Desk 5TB
848GB free, PID ab36
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 26.7
Write 23.6
Mixed 18
28% 22.8 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 0.5
126% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 19% Great: 80%
SanDisk Cruzer 123GB
86GB free, PID 5530
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 29.4
Write 16.7
Mixed 13.7
23% 19.9 MB/s
4K Read 3.1
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 2.7
165% 2.53 MB/s
Poor: 6% Great: 18%
Sabrent Dual SATA Bridge 1TB
872GB free, PID 55aa
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 29.4
Write 25.4
Mixed 24.5
33% 26.4 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1.1
120% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 20% Great: 63%
Sabrent Dual SATA Bridge 1TB
98GB free, PID 55aa
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 11
Write 10.7
Mixed 14.5
16% 12.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.6
66% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 20% Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD3-1600 1315 CT102464BA160B.C16 0423 TEAMGROUP-UD3-1600 1315 BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
62.9% Good
MC Read 22.6
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 19.2
61% 21.3 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 23.7
SC Mixed 21.4
59% 20.7 GB/s
Latency 59.5
67% 59.5 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z97-A Builds (Compare 5,048 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A - $150

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $798
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