Asus Z97-A-USB31

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 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 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics39.2% 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)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z97-A-USB31  (all builds)
Memory17.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20151111
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateNov 01 '23 at 19:11
Run Duration469 Seconds
Run User MUS-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 68.2
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 138
57% 96.2 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 532
48% 403 Pts
64-Core 560
35% 560 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-2048SP
AMD(1002 0B31) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1284 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.9.2
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
39.2% Below average
Lighting 46.1
Reflection 59.5
Parallax 67.9
38% 57.8 fps
MRender 59.9
Gravity 54.8
Splatting 44
42% 52.9 fps
Poor: 33%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Team T2532TB 2TB
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: HP2818D8
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 402
Write 309
Mixed 254
71% 322 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 56.5
4K Mixed 6.9
59% 25.7 MB/s
DQ Read 145
DQ Write 234
DQ Mixed 11
59% 130 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 106%
WDC WD60EZAZ-00SF3B0 6TB
2TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 153
Write 152
Mixed 89.4
29% 132 MB/s
4K Read 4.7
4K Write 10.3
4K Mixed 1
14% 5.33 MB/s
DQ Read 1.2
DQ Write 12
DQ Mixed 1.7
3% 4.97 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 39%
Team T253X7002T 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: SN14376
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 363
Write 380
Mixed 356
82% 366 MB/s
4K Read 21.6
4K Write 52.6
4K Mixed 23.6
91% 32.6 MB/s
DQ Read 247
DQ Write 252
DQ Mixed 260
193% 253 MB/s
Poor: 68% Great: 105%
TO Exter nal USB 3.0 14TB
91GB free
Firmware: 0104
SusWrite @10s intervals: 153 153 158 156 189 226 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
117% Outstanding
Read 236
Write 236
Mixed 102
SusWrite 172
136% 187 MB/s
4K Read 3.4
4K Write 3.4
4K Mixed 2.7
505% 3.17 MB/s
WD Elements 25A3 10TB
390GB free, PID 25a3
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 17 17 17 17 18 18 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
21.9% Poor
Read 59.2
Write 26.7
Mixed 33.9
SusWrite 17.5
41% 34.3 MB/s
4K Read 5.1
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.2
152% 3 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 21.9%
Great: 95%
WD Elements 25A3 12TB
2GB free, PID 25a3
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 35.6
Write 36.3
Mixed 28.7
43% 33.5 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 1.1
151% 1.83 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 100%
WD Elements 25A3 18TB
936GB free, PID 25a3
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 50.9
Write 36.3
Mixed 21.1
42% 36.1 MB/s
4K Read 5.1
4K Write 6.3
4K Mixed 1.8
294% 4.4 MB/s
Poor: 37% Great: 110%
TO Exter nal USB 3.0 16TB
193GB free, PID a001
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 123
Write 156
Mixed 126
179% 135 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 5.6
4K Mixed 0.7
218% 2.47 MB/s
WD My Book 25EE 10TB
1GB free, PID 25ee
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 106
Write 129
Mixed 71
131% 102 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 5.9
4K Mixed 0.9
236% 2.7 MB/s
Poor: 22% Great: 99%
ST12000N M0007-2A1101 12TB
24GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 157
Write 158
Mixed 102
174% 139 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 8.7
4K Mixed 1.3
346% 3.83 MB/s
DQ Read 1.8
DQ Write 14.4
DQ Mixed 1.5
548% 5.9 MB/s
mSD Card 394GB
236GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 2.5
Write 2.7
Mixed 4.5
4% 3.23 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0.03 MB/s
Poor: 17% Great: 30%
TOSHIBA HDWE160 6TB
51GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 155 151 172 164 118 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
68.8% Good
Read 176
Write 180
Mixed 79
SusWrite 151
194% 146 MB/s
4K Read 13
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
167% 5.5 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 68.8%
Great: 77%
WDC WD60 EZAZ-00SF3B0 6TB
58GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 137 104 56 62 103 115 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
73.8% Very good
Read 165
Write 65
Mixed 62.1
SusWrite 96.2
117% 97.1 MB/s
4K Read 11.8
4K Write 8.5
4K Mixed 0.9
364% 7.07 MB/s
DQ Read 0.6
DQ Write 12.1
DQ Mixed 1
448% 4.57 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 73.8%
Great: 100%
MARSHAL MAL38000SA-T72 8TB
2TB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 36 55 62 33 3.1 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
48.2% Average
Read 192
Write 213
Mixed 88.1
SusWrite 34.3
167% 132 MB/s
4K Read 2.6
4K Write 4
4K Mixed 0.7
170% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 48%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TIMETEC-U8G-1600 1302 1600 CL10 Series 1438 TIMETEC-U8G-1600 1302 1600 CL10 Series 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
48.7% Average
MC Read 19.8
MC Write 19.5
MC Mixed 14.2
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 13.7
SC Mixed 10.5
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 95.2
42% 95.2 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 37 10 60 31.5" 1920 1009 GBT3204 Gigabyte M32U
Typical Z97-A-USB31 Builds (Compare 1,491 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A-USB31

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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