Asus PRIME Z270-K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-K  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161122
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 04 '17 at 13:03
Run Duration80 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 90.3
1-Core 162
2-Core 321
103% 191 Pts
4-Core 644
8-Core 600
84% 622 Pts
64-Core 646
40% 646 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 100%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 580-$450
MSI(1462 2550) 1.5GB
CLim: 901 MHz, MLim: 1058 MHz, Ram: 1.5GB, Driver: 384.94
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 22% Great: 24%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$32
113GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 196
Write 161
Mixed 141
124% 166 MB/s
4K Read 0.88
4K Write 1.64
4K Mixed 0.3
101% 0.94 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 102%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x8GB-$125
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.9% Good
MC Read 25.4
MC Write 26.2
MC Mixed 22.6
71% 24.7 GB/s
SC Read 15.6
SC Write 24
SC Mixed 21.1
58% 20.2 GB/s
Latency 66.8
60% 66.8 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 69.9%
Great: 85%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-K Builds (Compare 2,303 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 89%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-K - $74

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $867
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HDDRAMUSB
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