Asus PRIME Z270-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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. 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 73.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics22.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive102% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus PRIME Z270-A  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170322
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateNov 22 '17 at 08:33
Run Duration240 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4560-$31
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
73.8% Very good
Memory 94.5
1-Core 111
2-Core 194
79% 133 Pts
4-Core 310
8-Core 308
41% 309 Pts
64-Core 309
19% 309 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 73.8%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Nvidia(10DE 0995) 2GB
CLim: 1267 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.31
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
22.7% Poor
Lighting 26.9
Reflection 24.2
Parallax 31.8
22% 27.6 fps
MRender 33.6
Gravity 31.9
Splatting 25.4
24% 30.3 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 22.7%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 514
Write 411
Mixed 417
100% 447 MB/s
4K Read 43.2
4K Write 91.7
4K Mixed 25.9
147% 53.6 MB/s
DQ Read 326
DQ Write 259
DQ Mixed 25.5
92% 204 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 102%
Great: 124%
Philips USB Flash Drive 16GB
8GB free, PID 4200
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
7.63% Terrible
Read 28.8
Write 7.1
Mixed 7.6
14% 14.5 MB/s
4K Read 8.02
4K Write 0.006
4K Mixed 0.02
30% 2.68 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 7.63%
Great: 10%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2800 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2800 MHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
95.3% Outstanding
MC Read 32.2
MC Write 37.9
MC Mixed 32.2
97% 34.1 GB/s
SC Read 18.8
SC Write 37.1
SC Mixed 28.2
80% 28 GB/s
Latency 58.5
68% 58.5 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 95.3%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PRIME Z270-A Builds (Compare 8,311 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 Z270-A - $159

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $685
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