Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 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 49.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics51.3% 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)
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 (68%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121109
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateJan 22 '19 at 00:20
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 68%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2700K-$89
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
49.6% Average
Memory 62.7
1-Core 74.7
2-Core 133
53% 90 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 278
30% 239 Pts
64-Core 363
22% 363 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.3% Above average
Lighting 63.9
Reflection 65
Parallax 56.9
52% 61.9 fps
MRender 64.3
Gravity 60
Splatting 59.5
50% 61.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingdian S280-120GB 120GB
13GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P0414B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 363
Write 271
Mixed 292
69% 309 MB/s
4K Read 17.7
4K Write 47.2
4K Mixed 25.1
84% 30 MB/s
DQ Read 262
DQ Write 290
DQ Mixed 218
180% 257 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 113%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
197GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 80 101 104 110 108 111 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
72.6% Very good
Read 151
Write 39.3
Mixed 28.8
SusWrite 102
58% 80.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
126% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 72.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C7 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
43.3% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 16.8
MC Mixed 16.1
47% 16.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 10.6
SC Mixed 4.2
22% 7.77 GB/s
Latency 120
33% 120 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Builds (Compare 239 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z/GEN3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $580
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