Gigabyte GA-Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 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 115%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive52.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 92% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4  (all builds)
Memory23.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.5 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211230
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateApr 23 '22 at 22:00
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User LBY-User
Background CPU 16%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$297
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
115% Outstanding
Memory 78
1-Core 207
2-Core 411
120% 232 Pts
4-Core 814
8-Core 1,562
141% 1,188 Pts
64-Core 2,934
182% 2,934 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 115%
Great: 124%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Series 500GB
180GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT0AB0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 161 153 174 138 120 124 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Read 319
Write 171
Mixed 108
SusWrite 145
41% 186 MB/s
4K Read 17.1
4K Write 63.5
4K Mixed 18
83% 32.9 MB/s
DQ Read 191
DQ Write 95.3
DQ Mixed 56.5
65% 114 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 89%
Toshiba P300 1TB-$45
146GB free
Firmware: MS2OA8R0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 119 127 125 127 127 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
66.6% Good
Read 107
Write 120
Mixed 42.5
SusWrite 125
72% 98.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.4
107% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 66.6%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
GIGA-BYTE Co Ltd AR36C18S8K2HU416R 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 3467 MHz clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
105% Outstanding
MC Read 39.6
MC Write 38.6
MC Mixed 38.1
111% 38.8 GB/s
SC Read 22.6
SC Write 41.7
SC Mixed 27.7
88% 30.7 GB/s
Latency 84.4
47% 84.4 ns
Poor: 86%
This bench: 105%
Great: 125%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Builds (Compare 4,911 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $942
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