Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 71.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics4.53% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive90.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H97M-D3H  (all builds)
Memory20.4 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141022
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateMay 16 '16 at 13:05
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User JPN-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
71.2% Very good
Memory 87.9
1-Core 95.8
2-Core 189
72% 124 Pts
4-Core 315
8-Core 323
42% 319 Pts
64-Core 331
20% 331 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 71.2%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Asus(1043 84F5) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.6519
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
4.53% Terrible
Lighting 5.17
Reflection 5.58
Parallax 6.53
4% 5.76 fps
MRender 4.48
Gravity 6.93
Splatting 7.04
5% 6.15 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.53%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba HG6 256GB
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JURA0101 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
90.9% Outstanding
Read 507
Write 476
Mixed 498
110% 494 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 91.1
4K Mixed 23.7
116% 46.4 MB/s
DQ Read 25.7
DQ Write 294
DQ Mixed 23.3
59% 114 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 90.9%
Great: 109%
Adata DashDrive UV128 USB 3.0 64GB-$11
50GB free, PID db8a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
42.7% Average
Read 206
Write 48.8
Mixed 78.1
113% 111 MB/s
4K Read 6.94
4K Write 0.17
4K Mixed 0.41
45% 2.51 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Team-Elite-1600 1311 M2X8G64CB8HD9N-DG 0423 Team-Elite-1600 1311 M2X8G64CB8HD9N-DG 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
58.5% Above average
MC Read 20.9
MC Write 22.9
MC Mixed 17.8
59% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 17.4
SC Mixed 18.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 69.7
57% 69.7 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H97M-D3H Builds (Compare 2,132 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H - $84

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $334
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