Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 93.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics31.8% 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)
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.
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161208
Uptime2.9 Days
Run DateJan 12 '19 at 22:53
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$242
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
93.8% Outstanding
Memory 93.9
1-Core 152
2-Core 296
99% 181 Pts
4-Core 504
8-Core 823
81% 663 Pts
64-Core 851
53% 851 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 93.8%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 416.16
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
31.8% Below average
Lighting 40.7
Reflection 29.9
Parallax 34.7
33% 35.1 fps
MRender 34.3
Gravity 39
Splatting 33.8
29% 35.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LCS-128M6S 2.5 128GB
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC7110D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 455
Write 303
Mixed 240
73% 332 MB/s
4K Read 33.6
4K Write 95.6
4K Mixed 43.1
157% 57.4 MB/s
DQ Read 340
DQ Write 292
DQ Mixed 195
179% 276 MB/s
Poor: 59% Great: 95%
Intel 535 Series 240GB-$200
62GB free
Firmware: RG21
SusWrite @10s intervals: 185 213 227 221 161 189 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
91.9% Outstanding
Read 416
Write 250
Mixed 274
SusWrite 199
64% 285 MB/s
4K Read 36.2
4K Write 111
4K Mixed 43.1
169% 63.4 MB/s
DQ Read 294
DQ Write 223
DQ Mixed 174
153% 230 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 91.9%
Great: 95%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
392GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 115 119 119 119 119 MB/s
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
78.8% Very good
Read 157
Write 150
Mixed 80.7
SusWrite 118
93% 126 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
201% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 78.8%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 2133 C15 2x8GB-$41
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 2197 MHz
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
67.5% Good
MC Read 25.7
MC Write 26
MC Mixed 20.6
69% 24.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 20.4
SC Mixed 16.8
49% 17.3 GB/s
Latency 60
67% 60 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Builds (Compare 1,520 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 106%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 91%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA - $378

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $1,214
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