Asus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC)

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 (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 80.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive100% 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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC)  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180628
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 09 '19 at 03:13
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$186
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
80.7% Excellent
Memory 84.3
1-Core 84.3
2-Core 198
70% 122 Pts
4-Core 413
8-Core 835
73% 624 Pts
64-Core 1,276
79% 1,276 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 80.7%
Great: 100%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
218GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 326 291 268 279 259 256 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
100% Outstanding
Read 461
Write 363
Mixed 252
SusWrite 280
76% 339 MB/s
4K Read 37.3
4K Write 72.8
4K Mixed 47.7
156% 52.6 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 338
258% 350 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 100%
Great: 134%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$48
582GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 130 130 131 131 129 127 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
81.1% Excellent
Read 152
Write 152
Mixed 73
SusWrite 130
93% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 1.1
225% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 81.1%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot 3400 C16 Series 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
66.1% Good
MC Read 27.4
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 20.2
71% 24.9 GB/s
SC Read 5.1
SC Write 23.4
SC Mixed 8.3
35% 12.3 GB/s
Latency 72.9
55% 72.9 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 112%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) Builds (Compare 3,997 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 (WI-FI AC) - $320

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $1,262
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