Asus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics20.4% 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 Drive77.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170911
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 23 '18 at 23:43
Run Duration86 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$198
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 97.9
1-Core 150
2-Core 282
98% 176 Pts
4-Core 568
8-Core 937
92% 752 Pts
64-Core 1,147
71% 1,147 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 102%
Great: 100%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Nvidia(10DE 0995) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
20.4% Poor
Lighting 23.8
Reflection 22.4
Parallax 30.2
19% 25.5 fps
MRender 32.1
Gravity 28
Splatting 23.9
22% 28 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 20.4%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
183GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
77.1% Very good
Read 502
Write 259
Mixed 300
78% 354 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 99.8
4K Mixed 17.8
121% 49.3 MB/s
DQ Read 32.4
DQ Write 241
DQ Mixed 18
49% 97.2 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
110% Outstanding
MC Read 41.6
MC Write 43.3
MC Mixed 30.5
110% 38.5 GB/s
SC Read 24.3
SC Write 45.8
SC Mixed 35.2
100% 35.1 GB/s
Latency 46.5
86% 46.5 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 110%
Great: 124%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Builds (Compare 3,641 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 112%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 96%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 103%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO - $250

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 83% - Excellent Total price: $1,136
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