Asus MAXIMUS IX APEX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (92nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 8 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive263% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS IX APEX  (all builds)
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.2 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170322
Uptime5.4 Days
Run DateMay 22 '17 at 09:48
Run Duration81 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (92nd 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 (100th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 98.9
1-Core 160
2-Core 313
105% 191 Pts
4-Core 588
8-Core 886
92% 737 Pts
64-Core 888
55% 888 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 104%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti-$485
MSI(1462 3605) ≥ 4GB; SLI MSI Sea Hawk X GTX 1080 Ti's
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2952 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 382.5
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 109% Great: 133%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
640GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXY7301Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
263% Outstanding
Read 2,732
Write 1,366
Mixed 1,541
413% 1,880 MB/s
4K Read 59.8
4K Write 163
4K Mixed 37.8
225% 86.8 MB/s
DQ Read 60.8
DQ Write 164
DQ Mixed 37.1
50% 87.3 MB/s
Poor: 131%
This bench: 263%
Great: 294%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 4266 C19 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4218 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
126% Outstanding
MC Read 47.8
MC Write 50.6
MC Mixed 34.5
127% 44.3 GB/s
SC Read 26.8
SC Write 54
SC Mixed 36.3
112% 39 GB/s
Latency 41.4
97% 41.4 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 126%
Great: 125%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS IX APEX Builds (Compare 483 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 106%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 92%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 90%
Nuclear submarine

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX APEX

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $815
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