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 as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive93.9% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC)  (all builds)
Memory20.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171221
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 21 '21 at 01:09
Run Duration163 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd 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 4.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 92.1
1-Core 141
2-Core 304
97% 179 Pts
4-Core 580
8-Core 901
92% 741 Pts
64-Core 1,198
74% 1,198 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 100%
Great: 100%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 268 275 275 296 292 296 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
93.9% Outstanding
Read 430
Write 281
Mixed 296
SusWrite 284
72% 323 MB/s
4K Read 29.3
4K Write 107
4K Mixed 37
148% 57.7 MB/s
DQ Read 356
DQ Write 280
DQ Mixed 218
190% 285 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 93.9%
Great: 129%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016)-$51
465GB free
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 179 178 178 177 179 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
88.9% Excellent
Read 132
Write 100
Mixed 73.6
SusWrite 178
89% 121 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 1 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 88.9%
Great: 114%
WD My Passport 25AF 3TB
2GB free, PID 25af
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 118
Write 106
Mixed 69.3
120% 97.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 5.3
4K Mixed 0.7
208% 2.4 MB/s
Poor: 13% Great: 56%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x16GB-$560
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2747 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.3% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 13.7
44% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 18
SC Mixed 15.3
45% 15.9 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 58: 7R 4G 11B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
58% 25% 88 331 260 240 0" 2560 1440
Typical ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) Builds (Compare 3,996 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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