Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 45.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.24% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive78.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H  (all builds)
Memory23.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime11.9 Days
Run DateJan 24 '18 at 12:49
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
45.2% Average
Memory 69.5
1-Core 48.7
2-Core 126
48% 81.3 Pts
4-Core 114
8-Core 238
21% 176 Pts
64-Core 462
29% 462 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro 600
HP(103C 0835) 1GB
CLim: 640 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 369.9
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.24% Terrible
Lighting 4
Reflection 4.5
Parallax 3.5
3% 4 fps
MRender 5.33
Gravity 4.1
Splatting 2.78
3% 4.07 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.24%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$125
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM03B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
78.4% Very good
Read 499
Write 279
Mixed 292
79% 357 MB/s
4K Read 30.4
4K Write 64.1
4K Mixed 29.8
118% 41.4 MB/s
DQ Read 175
DQ Write 66.5
DQ Mixed 47.5
54% 96.4 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 78.4%
Great: 124%
Kingston DTLocker+G3 16GB
9GB free, PID 169d
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
59% Above average
Read 159
Write 62.2
Mixed 88.4
116% 103 MB/s
4K Read 9.8
4K Write 6.52
4K Mixed 2.77
352% 6.36 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 59%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5403-083.A00LF 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
44.7% Average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 15.1
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 11.4
32% 11.1 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97M-D3H Builds (Compare 779 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H - $126

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $589
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