Asus Z170-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 47.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics51.1% 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 Drive61.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (70%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-A  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170125
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 27 '20 at 08:59
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 70%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G3900-$36
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
47.6% Average
Memory 72.2
1-Core 69
2-Core 70.9
48% 70.7 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 139
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
Asus(1043 04D2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1360 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.11.2
Performing below potential (50th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.1% Above average
Lighting 65
Reflection 64.4
Parallax 88.5
53% 72.6 fps
MRender 60.8
Gravity 70.2
Splatting 46.9
47% 59.3 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Extreme II 240GB-$110
185GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R1311
SusWrite @10s intervals: 356 309 294 303 318 302 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
61.9% Good
Read 456
Write 340
Mixed 201
SusWrite 313
73% 328 MB/s
4K Read 20
4K Write 45.1
4K Mixed 7.2
63% 24.1 MB/s
DQ Read 150
DQ Write 146
DQ Mixed 130
102% 142 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 109%
WD WD10EURX 1TB-$25
904GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 112 94 118 97 127 121 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Read 95.4
Write 93.4
Mixed 81.9
SusWrite 111
71% 95.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 1
152% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2400 C15 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.7% Poor
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 11.2
MC Mixed 10.7
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 1.9
SC Write 3.7
SC Mixed 2.3
8% 2.63 GB/s
Latency 96.4
42% 96.4 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-A Builds (Compare 8,707 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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