Asus CROSSHAIR VI HERO

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 (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 62.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive91.5% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus CROSSHAIR VI HERO  (all builds)
Memory12.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 13 '17 at 23:06
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Ryzen 7 1700-$195
AM4, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
62.7% Good
Memory 68.8
1-Core 101
2-Core 174
66% 115 Pts
4-Core 304
8-Core 594
53% 449 Pts
64-Core 1,064
66% 1,064 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 81%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
Asus(1043 84A8) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1326 MHz, MLim: 1507 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 382.5
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 24% Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
91.5% Outstanding
Read 507
Write 399
Mixed 412
98% 440 MB/s
4K Read 36.9
4K Write 53.6
4K Mixed 36.9
132% 42.5 MB/s
DQ Read 170
DQ Write 109
DQ Mixed 60.8
66% 113 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 91.5%
Great: 134%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
449GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
84.8% Excellent
Read 156
Write 139
Mixed 133
107% 143 MB/s
4K Read 0.91
4K Write 2.26
4K Mixed 0.37
120% 1.18 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 84.8%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$201
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
73.4% Very good
MC Read 27.6
MC Write 26.8
MC Mixed 24.9
76% 26.4 GB/s
SC Read 18.7
SC Write 28.2
SC Mixed 22.2
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 104
38% 104 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 73.4%
Great: 103%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical CROSSHAIR VI HERO Builds (Compare 1,745 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 92%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 91%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR VI HERO - $227

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $860
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HDDRAMUSB
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WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
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