Asus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 60%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 99%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 55%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 99.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics53.5% 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 Drive105% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS X HERO  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171221
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 14 '18 at 02:13
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%
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 PC Performing above expectations (63rd 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 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
99.9% Outstanding
Memory 97.9
1-Core 137
2-Core 274
95% 170 Pts
4-Core 548
8-Core 846
86% 697 Pts
64-Core 1094
68% 1094 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 99.9%
Great: 100%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
EVGA(3842 6284) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 398.11
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.5% Above average
Lighting 54.6
Reflection 63
Parallax 117
44% 78.3 fps
MRender 104
Gravity 91.8
Splatting 70.9
71% 89 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB-$210
287GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 528
Write 480
Mixed 503
112% 504 MB/s
4K Read 33.7
4K Write 90.1
4K Mixed 34.8
143% 52.9 MB/s
DQ Read 224
DQ Write 291
DQ Mixed 24.9
84% 180 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 105%
Great: 124%
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
112GB free
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
88.9% Excellent
Read 497
Write 350
Mixed 338
88% 395 MB/s
4K Read 40.5
4K Write 63.9
4K Mixed 22.3
124% 42.2 MB/s
DQ Read 320
DQ Write 195
DQ Mixed 63.9
100% 193 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 88.9%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 4000 C19 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 4000 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
109% Outstanding
MC Read 41.1
MC Write 43.6
MC Mixed 29.7
109% 38.1 GB/s
SC Read 22.8
SC Write 45.9
SC Mixed 33.3
97% 34 GB/s
Latency 46.5
86% 46.5 ns
Poor: 56%
This bench: 109%
Great: 123%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ROG MAXIMUS X HERO Builds (Compare 3,649 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 - $250

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 84% - Excellent Total price: $1,124
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