Asus GRYPHON Z97

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive46.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (79%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus GRYPHON Z97  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20151111
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJul 08 '19 at 12:43
Run Duration169 Seconds
Run User HKG-User
Background CPU 79%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4160-$79
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 73.1
1-Core 28
2-Core 95.1
42% 65.4 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 236
33% 243 Pts
64-Core 274
17% 274 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 67%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series 240GB-$141
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LH6i
SusWrite @10s intervals: 147 135 181 178 101 132 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
46.8% Average
Read 277
Write 201
Mixed 226
SusWrite 146
48% 212 MB/s
4K Read 18.6
4K Write 29.2
4K Mixed 14
62% 20.6 MB/s
DQ Read 197
DQ Write 181
DQ Mixed 161
128% 179 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 89%
Toshiba Q300 Pro 256GB-$149
37GB free
Firmware: JURA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 114 65 78 95 58 62 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
40% Average
Read 272
Write 234
Mixed 305
SusWrite 78.5
50% 222 MB/s
4K Read 11.3
4K Write 26.2
4K Mixed 13.9
49% 17.1 MB/s
DQ Read 289
DQ Write 128
DQ Mixed 154
128% 190 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 40%
Great: 102%
External USB3.0 256GB
200GB free, PID 0578
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 21 22 24 22 22 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
18.3% Very poor
Read 26.5
Write 24
Mixed 17.5
SusWrite 22.3
30% 22.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 3.5
230% 3.5 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 18.3%
Great: 262%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99P5471-017.A00LF 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
25.6% Poor
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 8
24% 8.5 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 6.7
SC Mixed 7.6
20% 6.9 GB/s
Latency 94.4
42% 94.4 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 25.6%
Great: 30%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GRYPHON Z97 Builds (Compare 149 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 55%
Yacht

Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z97 - $176

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $939
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