Asus X99-E WS

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 (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 96.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive168% 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus X99-E WS  (all builds)
Memory24.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170808
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateDec 02 '17 at 22:39
Run Duration189 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5960X-$285
SOCKET 2011, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.85 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
96.9% Outstanding
Memory 95.8
1-Core 135
2-Core 266
93% 166 Pts
4-Core 527
8-Core 897
86% 712 Pts
64-Core 1,374
85% 1,374 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 96.9%
Great: 94%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
93GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 515
Write 415
Mixed 422
100% 451 MB/s
4K Read 45.9
4K Write 95.4
4K Mixed 45
178% 62.1 MB/s
DQ Read 45.7
DQ Write 269
DQ Mixed 120
103% 145 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 107%
Great: 134%
Samsung SM951 AHCI PCIe M.2 128GB-$110
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXW2500Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
168% Outstanding
Read 1,432
Write 668
Mixed 914
221% 1,005 MB/s
4K Read 45.3
4K Write 153
4K Mixed 30.6
188% 76.1 MB/s
DQ Read 427
DQ Write 257
DQ Mixed 138
158% 274 MB/s
Poor: 116%
This bench: 168%
Great: 188%
OCZ AGILITY3 60GB
36GB free
Firmware: 2.25 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
43% Average
Read 201
Write 69.9
Mixed 91
26% 121 MB/s
4K Read 24.7
4K Write 70.3
4K Mixed 15.8
95% 36.9 MB/s
DQ Read 68.4
DQ Write 64.1
DQ Mixed 20.2
28% 50.9 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 43%
Great: 51%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
799GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 214
Write 163
Mixed 157
133% 178 MB/s
4K Read 1.05
4K Write 2.69
4K Mixed 0.34
132% 1.36 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 108%
Great: 108%
Intel Raid 0 Volume 320GB
82GB free
Firmware: 1.0.
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 170
Write 186
Mixed 154
128% 170 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 4.38
4K Mixed 0.9
223% 2.09 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 102%
Great: 131%
Intel Raid 0 Volume 320GB
63GB free
Firmware: 1.0.
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 171
Write 182
Mixed 151
126% 168 MB/s
4K Read 0.97
4K Write 4.33
4K Mixed 0.92
223% 2.07 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 101%
Great: 131%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2666 C16 8x4GB
8 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 2800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
142% Outstanding
MC Read 59
MC Write 56.8
MC Mixed 52.2
160% 56 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 24.7
SC Mixed 26
63% 22.1 GB/s
Latency 54.7
73% 54.7 ns
Poor: 101%
This bench: 142%
Great: 141%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X99-E WS Builds (Compare 270 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 81%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 78%
Battleship

Motherboard: Asus X99-E WS - $473

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $1,158
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