Asus H97I-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.7% 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)
Boot Drive80.1% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
MotherboardAsus H97I-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160218
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMar 29 '17 at 02:59
Run Duration256 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 38%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5775C-$183
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
78.8% Very good
Memory 94.6
1-Core 102
2-Core 193
77% 130 Pts
4-Core 342
8-Core 486
52% 414 Pts
64-Core 515
32% 515 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 78.8%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1598 MHz, MLim: 1892 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 378.92
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
52.7% Above average
Lighting 65.3
Reflection 73.6
Parallax 63.9
53% 67.6 fps
MRender 73.3
Gravity 62.1
Splatting 57.5
52% 64.3 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 480GB-$39
135GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X31200RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
80.1% Excellent
Read 487
Write 293
Mixed 302
80% 360 MB/s
4K Read 31.7
4K Write 65.4
4K Mixed 19.2
107% 38.8 MB/s
DQ Read 322
DQ Write 186
DQ Mixed 48.8
91% 186 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 80.1%
Great: 108%
Crucial BX200 240GB-$36
53GB free
Firmware: MU02.6 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 55% Great: 91%
WD Black 2.5" 750GB (2013)-$65
932GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 28% Great: 71%
WD Black 2.5" 750GB (2011)-$87
932GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 28% Great: 71%
Asmt 2115 500GB
386GB free
Firmware: 0
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
44.8% Average
Read 79.4
Write 77
Mixed 75.6
58% 77.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.19
4K Write 0.08
4K Mixed 0.08
19% 0.12 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0. 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
67.7% Good
MC Read 32.3
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 20.2
70% 24.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 16.2
45% 15.6 GB/s
Latency 58.1
69% 58.1 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 9%
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Desktop
Desktop 66%
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Workstation
Workstation 8%
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Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS - $170

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $400
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