Asus MAXIMUS VI HERO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
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 51.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics42.6% 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 Drive66.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS VI HERO  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131009
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateNov 15 '17 at 18:07
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User CHE-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4570-$99
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
51.5% Above average
Memory 47.2
1-Core 90.5
2-Core 167
55% 101 Pts
4-Core 316
8-Core 348
44% 332 Pts
64-Core 335
21% 335 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 384.94
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.6% Average
Lighting 48.5
Reflection 37.5
Parallax 19.1
40% 35 fps
MRender 70.8
Gravity 58.1
Splatting 52.3
48% 60.4 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
50GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
66.2% Good
Read 493
Write 70.6
Mixed 179
53% 247 MB/s
4K Read 28.8
4K Write 87
4K Mixed 14.9
109% 43.6 MB/s
DQ Read 341
DQ Write 153
DQ Mixed 15.8
73% 170 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 66.2%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
849GB free
Firmware: CC47 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 188
Write 192
Mixed 181
141% 187 MB/s
4K Read 0.86
4K Write 2.22
4K Mixed 0.4
121% 1.16 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 109%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
43.8% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 16.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 11.3
SC Mixed 8.4
27% 9.33 GB/s
Latency 171
23% 171 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.8%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS VI HERO Builds (Compare 2,359 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI HERO - $190

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $639
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HDDRAMUSB
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