Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 68.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics53.2% 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 Drive41.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97X-SLI
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF  (all builds)
Memory10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160303
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateMay 04 '20 at 21:36
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 23%
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 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
68.8% Good
Memory 76.6
1-Core 81.9
2-Core 194
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 347
47% 350 Pts
64-Core 348
22% 348 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 68.8%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1303 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Lighting 66.8
Reflection 65.5
Parallax 83.2
54% 71.8 fps
MRender 65.9
Gravity 69.3
Splatting 54.3
51% 63.2 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin MKNSSDAV120GB-D8 120GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 609ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 78 65 44 46 19 MB/s
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41.6% Average
Read 182
Write 100
Mixed 136
SusWrite 51.2
26% 117 MB/s
4K Read 14.2
4K Write 83.8
4K Mixed 18.7
90% 38.9 MB/s
DQ Read 77.4
DQ Write 117
DQ Mixed 99.6
75% 98.1 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 64%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
70GB free
Firmware: 12.01C01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 40 40 40 41 40 40 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
22.9% Poor
Read 39.2
Write 42.3
Mixed 36.7
SusWrite 40
29% 39.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.8
149% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 22.9%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMY8GX3M2A1600C9 1302 1600 CL9 Series 0215 CMY8GX3M2A1600C9 1302 1600 CL9 Series 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.6% Average
MC Read 15
MC Write 15.1
MC Mixed 13.4
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 15.3
SC Mixed 14.1
39% 13.6 GB/s
Latency 87.1
46% 87.1 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-SLI-CF Builds (Compare 1,897 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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