Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 44.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics45.2% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive109% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150919
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 17 '18 at 04:43
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing below expectations (26th 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 0.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
44.8% Average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 55.3
2-Core 71.3
47% 68.4 Pts
4-Core 68.4
8-Core 64.8
9% 66.6 Pts
64-Core 79.7
5% 79.7 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 398.36
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.2% Average
Lighting 48.5
Reflection 35.8
Parallax 61.1
40% 48.5 fps
MRender 69.2
Gravity 65.6
Splatting 70
56% 68.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata XPG SX8000 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$236
407GB free (System drive)
Firmware: C2.1.3 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 347 335 476 488 539 591 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 490
Write 594
Mixed 520
SusWrite 463
117% 517 MB/s
4K Read 28.7
4K Write 89.3
4K Mixed 44.2
147% 54.1 MB/s
DQ Read 430
DQ Write 265
DQ Mixed 278
226% 324 MB/s
Poor: 110%
This bench: 109%
Great: 184%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
624GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 156 167 170 169 170 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
98.7% Outstanding
Read 178
Write 134
Mixed 83.5
SusWrite 166
103% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
170% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 98.7%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR3 1600 2OZ Kingston 99U5584-009.A00LF 0420 DDR3 1600 2OZ Kingston 99U5584-013.A00LF 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
29% Poor
MC Read 7.6
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 11
27% 9.53 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 7.7
24% 8.3 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-HD3P Builds (Compare 75 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3P

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $728
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