Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO

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 (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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 94.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive113% 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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS IX HERO  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170322
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '18 at 08:09
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 29%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.3% Outstanding
Memory 96.3
1-Core 147
2-Core 281
97% 175 Pts
4-Core 496
8-Core 792
79% 644 Pts
64-Core 811
50% 811 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 94.3%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
EVGA(3842 6284) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 390.77
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 118
Reflection 121
Parallax 95.2
96% 112 fps
Gravity 114
Splatting 86.1
87% 100 fps
Poor: 93% Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
195GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 514
Write 397
Mixed 416
98% 442 MB/s
4K Read 44.1
4K Write 89.9
4K Mixed 48.5
177% 60.8 MB/s
DQ Read 366
DQ Write 271
DQ Mixed 128
147% 255 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 113%
Great: 134%
Seagate Barracuda 3TB (2016)-$80
2TB free
Firmware: CC26 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
68.1% Good
Read 123
Write 114
Mixed 119
90% 119 MB/s
4K Read 0.55
4K Write 1.12
4K Mixed 0.16
61% 0.61 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 114%
Hitachi HDS722020ALA330 2TB-$53
187GB free
Firmware: JKAOA3EA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
36.1% Below average
Read 45.8
Write 80
Mixed 91.4
55% 72.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.29
4K Write 0.65
4K Mixed 0.06
31% 0.34 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 36.1%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$78
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
91.7% Outstanding
MC Read 35.6
MC Write 35.6
MC Mixed 25.9
92% 32.4 GB/s
SC Read 21
SC Write 32.7
SC Mixed 28.9
79% 27.5 GB/s
Latency 52.8
76% 52.8 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 91.7%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS IX HERO Builds (Compare 4,160 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 105%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 90%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO - $229

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $1,116
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