Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 497%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 130%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 508%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 136%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics385% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive469% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX  (all builds)
Memory27.7 GB free of 32 GB
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20230213
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 25 '23 at 01:30
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-13900KS-$510
LGA1700, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 5.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
136% Outstanding
Memory 95.4
1-Core 230
2-Core 480
138% 268 Pts
4-Core 945
8-Core 1,452
148% 1,198 Pts
64-Core 2,310
143% 2,310 Pts
Poor: 123%
This bench: 136%
Great: 138%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 4090-$1,800
Asus(1043 88C3) ≥ 4GB; ASUS ROG-Strix RTX4090-O24G-WHITE
CLim: 3150 MHz, MLim: 5250 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 531.41
Performing below potential (64th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
385% Outstanding
Lighting 607
Reflection 594
Parallax 795
495% 665 fps
MRender 553
Gravity 587
Splatting 317
380% 485 fps
Poor: 303%
This bench: 385%
Great: 407%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink 1TB
860GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5B2QGXA7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2996 2579 2425 3209 1633 1604 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
469% Outstanding
Read 2943
Write 3,423
Mixed 2,314
SusWrite 2,408
625% 2,772 MB/s
4K Read 87.1
4K Write 239
4K Mixed 123
416% 150 MB/s
DQ Read 1,902
DQ Write 1450
DQ Mixed 1,655
1,243% 1,669 MB/s
Poor: 236%
This bench: 469%
Great: 477%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Group Inc UD5-7600 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 8000 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
273% Outstanding
MC Read 110
MC Write 117
MC Mixed 101
311% 109 GB/s
SC Read 37
SC Write 57.2
SC Mixed 49.1
136% 47.8 GB/s
Latency 55.8
72% 55.8 ns
Poor: 155%
This bench: 273%
Great: 277%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX Builds (Compare 289 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: $2,481
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