Asus A88X-PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 53.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.2% 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 Drive39.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus A88X-PLUS  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131230
Uptime11.3 Days
Run DateDec 08 '18 at 23:30
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A10-7850K APU (2014 D.Ka)-$135
FM2+ , 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
53.3% Above average
Memory 71
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 125
53% 88 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 209
28% 208 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1340 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 18.9.3
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.2% Above average
Lighting 65.9
Reflection 66.7
Parallax 85.4
54% 72.7 fps
MRender 65.8
Gravity 60.8
Splatting 56.1
49% 60.9 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
126GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z331
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 84 71 114 83 89 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
39.5% Below average
Read 208
Write 293
Mixed 20
SusWrite 93.8
34% 154 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 78
4K Mixed 0.2
63% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 165
DQ Write 223
DQ Mixed 34.1
70% 140 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 86%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$40
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 171 170 171 168 170 171 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
99.9% Outstanding
Read 178
Write 151
Mixed 85.5
SusWrite 170
107% 146 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
151% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 99.9%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Kingston KHX2400C11D3/8GX 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.7% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 7.2
23% 8.03 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 7.7
22% 7.57 GB/s
Latency 99.1
40% 99.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 24.7%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical A88X-PLUS Builds (Compare 124 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS - $114

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 45% - Average Total price: $286
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