Asus H97M-E

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 (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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. 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 68.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus H97M-E  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151207
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 06 '18 at 10:14
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 41%

 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4170-$59
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
68.9% Good
Memory 94.5
1-Core 81.2
2-Core 167
69% 114 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 258
34% 255 Pts
64-Core 259
16% 259 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 68.9%
Great: 69%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 410
Write 378
Mixed 292
80% 360 MB/s
4K Read 34.5
4K Write 81.7
4K Mixed 40.9
148% 52.4 MB/s
DQ Read 365
DQ Write 335
DQ Mixed 180
182% 293 MB/s
Poor: 63% Great: 108%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
510GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 92 101 101 102 101 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
62.7% Good
Read 119
Write 110
Mixed 106
SusWrite 99.1
81% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
144% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.7% Below average
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 10.6
MC Mixed 9.1
28% 9.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 10.2
SC Mixed 9.5
27% 9.5 GB/s
Latency 58.6
68% 58.6 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 31.7%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical H97M-E Builds (Compare 2,539 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus H97M-E - $99

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $277
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