Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 57.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics15.3% 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)
Boot Drive25.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140417
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateSep 19 '18 at 07:59
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
57.7% Above average
Memory 68.3
1-Core 66.6
2-Core 143
54% 92.7 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 450
42% 352 Pts
64-Core 446
28% 446 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 560-$180
Gigabyte(1458 3527) 1GB
CLim: 830 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
15.3% Very poor
Lighting 17.6
Reflection 20.4
Parallax 15.8
14% 17.9 fps
MRender 24.8
Gravity 17.9
Splatting 20.6
17% 21.1 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 15.3%
Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Agility 3 120GB-$102
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 75 72 95 84 102 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
25.9% Poor
Read 156
Write 90.5
Mixed 112
SusWrite 85.4
25% 111 MB/s
4K Read 12.6
4K Write 8.3
4K Mixed 11.3
38% 10.7 MB/s
DQ Read 83.2
DQ Write 34.5
DQ Mixed 46
37% 54.6 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 25.9%
Great: 61%
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
33GB free
Firmware: Z22000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 171 188 196 197 194 194 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
48.5% Average
Read 313
Write 170
Mixed 158
SusWrite 190
46% 208 MB/s
4K Read 14.9
4K Write 32.7
4K Mixed 11.2
54% 19.6 MB/s
DQ Read 193
DQ Write 179
DQ Mixed 68.3
84% 147 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 78%
WD Green 500GB (2012)
210GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 89 90 90 90 89 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
57.1% Above average
Read 109
Write 114
Mixed 85.8
SusWrite 89.3
74% 99.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.9
4K Mixed 1
211% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 79%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Team-Elite-1333 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43% Average
MC Read 17.9
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 15.8
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 5.2
SC Mixed 9
19% 6.8 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 43%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Builds (Compare 898 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $630
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