Asus Crosshair IV Formula

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 52.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics46.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive15.8% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus Crosshair IV Formula  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121009
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 26 '22 at 22:28
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-$240
AM3, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
52.7% Above average
Memory 68.9
1-Core 52.2
2-Core 106
47% 75.7 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 253
30% 229 Pts
64-Core 261
16% 261 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Asus(1043 852E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 512.95
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.5% Average
Lighting 56.3
Reflection 66
Parallax 58.9
46% 60.4 fps
MRender 68.3
Gravity 58.5
Splatting 51.6
48% 59.5 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
43GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z22000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 118 132 121 125 137 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
15.8% Very poor
Read 125
Write 116
Mixed 52.4
SusWrite 118
23% 103 MB/s
4K Read 5.9
4K Write 3.1
4K Mixed 1.5
12% 3.5 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 15.8%
Great: 86%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
1.5TB free
Firmware: MX4OABS0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 168 164 174 172 173 173 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
95.4% Outstanding
Read 162
Write 170
Mixed 54.1
SusWrite 171
101% 139 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.6
145% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 95.4%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2133 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
30.1% Below average
MC Read 12.8
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 11.8
31% 10.7 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 7.6
19% 6.63 GB/s
Latency 104
38% 104 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Crosshair IV Formula Builds (Compare 280 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus Crosshair IV Formula

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 54% - Above average Total price: $520
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