Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 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 107%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS IX HERO  (all builds)
Memory29.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180314
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 17 '21 at 20:09
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 5.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Memory 97.6
1-Core 166
2-Core 332
108% 198 Pts
4-Core 628
8-Core 919
97% 774 Pts
64-Core 916
57% 916 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 107%
Great: 92%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$150
622GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B2Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,382
Write 2,193
Mixed 1,662
462% 2,079 MB/s
4K Read 66.7
4K Write 191
4K Mixed 107
340% 122 MB/s
DQ Read 1,785
DQ Write 1,368
DQ Mixed 1509
1,147% 1,554 MB/s
Poor: 214% Great: 372%
WD Gold 4TB (2016)-$99
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.01M03
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 136
Write 8.5
Mixed 14.9
38% 53.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1.1
205% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 61% Great: 111%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3200 C14 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3333 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
116% Outstanding
MC Read 42.7
MC Write 43.8
MC Mixed 35.8
116% 40.8 GB/s
SC Read 25.9
SC Write 48.2
SC Mixed 36.2
105% 36.8 GB/s
Latency 47.7
84% 47.7 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 116%
Great: 148%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS IX HERO Builds (Compare 4,181 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 105%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 90%
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Workstation
Workstation 90%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $1,086
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