Asus Z170-K

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 93.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics49.1% 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)
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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Z170-K  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display4096 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180516
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 19 '19 at 16:12
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$59
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
93.7% Outstanding
Memory 90.9
1-Core 137
2-Core 265
91% 164 Pts
4-Core 557
8-Core 556
74% 556 Pts
64-Core 550
34% 550 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 93.7%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1729 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 425.31
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.1% Average
Lighting 61.4
Reflection 63.7
Parallax 56.7
50% 60.6 fps
MRender 67.1
Gravity 58.4
Splatting 50.8
47% 58.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 50 53 56 56 57 56 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
HUAWEI MMC Storage 8GB
3GB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
5.78% Terrible
Read 5.3
Write 5.5
Mixed 3.8
SusWrite 4.9
7% 4.88 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1.1
82% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 1%
This bench: 5.78%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2133 C13 2x8GB-$45
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
77.9% Very good
MC Read 28.3
MC Write 29.5
MC Mixed 24.9
79% 27.6 GB/s
SC Read 18
SC Write 29.6
SC Mixed 23.4
68% 23.7 GB/s
Latency 65.9
61% 65.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 77.9%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Z170-K Builds (Compare 2,856 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-K - $299

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $895
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