Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive58.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z  (all builds)
Memory9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150323
Uptime5.4 Days
Run DateDec 30 '17 at 17:14
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-9590-$298
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
75% Very good
Memory 94.8
1-Core 79.6
2-Core 160
68% 111 Pts
4-Core 299
8-Core 479
48% 389 Pts
64-Core 482
30% 482 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 75%
Great: 71%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 60GB-$76
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AA Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
58.2% Above average
Read 455
Write 97
Mixed 115
48% 222 MB/s
4K Read 29.5
4K Write 72
4K Mixed 13.4
100% 38.3 MB/s
DQ Read 119
DQ Write 126
DQ Mixed 27.3
47% 90.6 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 69%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
19GB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
87.7% Excellent
Read 153
Write 152
Mixed 152
115% 152 MB/s
4K Read 0.78
4K Write 2.28
4K Mixed 0.36
115% 1.14 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 87.7%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL TridentX DDR3 2400 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 2400 MHz clocked @ 1200 MHz
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
54.3% Above average
MC Read 23.1
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 19.2
55% 19.3 GB/s
SC Read 11.8
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 13.7
33% 11.7 GB/s
Latency 57.7
69% 57.7 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Builds (Compare 898 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z - $220

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $630
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