Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

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 (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 116%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive477% 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.
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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 months ago, 6 months ago.
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX  (all builds)
Memory26.6 GB free of 32 GB
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20230926
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateOct 14 '23 at 00:25
Run Duration204 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900KS-$349
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
116% Outstanding
Memory 83.1
1-Core 196
2-Core 386
116% 222 Pts
4-Core 798
8-Core 1,450
135% 1,124 Pts
64-Core 2,840
176% 2,840 Pts
Poor: 103%
This bench: 116%
Great: 128%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme WDS500G1X0E-00AFY0 500GB
422GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 614900WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2828 2852 2887 2539 702 818 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
477% Outstanding
Read 3,769
Write 3,638
Mixed 2,357
SusWrite 2,104
665% 2,967 MB/s
4K Read 67.5
4K Write 253
4K Mixed 92.3
355% 138 MB/s
DQ Read 2,181
DQ Write 1,840
DQ Mixed 1,969
1,486% 1,996 MB/s
Poor: 214%
This bench: 477%
Great: 520%
Nvme addlink M.2 PCIE G3x4 RGB 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: ECFM13.3 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1425 1518 1466 1538 1093 831 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
308% Outstanding
Read 1,587
Write 1,381
Mixed 1,533
SusWrite 1312
327% 1,453 MB/s
4K Read 34.1
4K Write 184
4K Mixed 75.2
245% 97.7 MB/s
DQ Read 2,147
DQ Write 1,840
DQ Mixed 1,946
1,471% 1,978 MB/s
Poor: 308%
This bench: 308%
Great: 391%
Seagate Barracuda 8TB (2017)-$87
7.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 172 173 175 173 175 171 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 39% Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G Skill Intl F5-7200J3445G162x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 7466 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
226% Outstanding
MC Read 91.6
MC Write 93.5
MC Mixed 86
258% 90.4 GB/s
SC Read 27.4
SC Write 46.6
SC Mixed 39.5
108% 37.8 GB/s
Latency 72.2
55% 72.2 ns
Poor: 137%
This bench: 226%
Great: 251%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 38 24 64 0" 1280 720
Typical ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX Builds (Compare 290 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 453%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 125%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 596%
UFO

Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $2,446
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