Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 52.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.4% 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 Drive73.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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-Z97X-Gaming 3  (all builds)
Memory9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateJan 03 '21 at 22:25
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st 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 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
52.9% Above average
Memory 64.1
1-Core 103
2-Core 193
67% 120 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 249
33% 245 Pts
64-Core 245
15% 245 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 82%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.26% Terrible
Lighting 3.6
Reflection 2.3
Parallax 5.9
3% 3.93 fps
MRender 6.5
Gravity 2.5
Splatting 5.2
4% 4.73 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.26%
Great: 3%
AMD R9 290-$399
Asus(1043 0470) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1260 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.12.1
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.4% Average
Lighting 53.4
Reflection 56.7
Parallax 71.7
44% 60.6 fps
MRender 51.6
Gravity 51.4
Splatting 37.2
37% 46.7 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 50%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$75
177GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 292 287 267 277 273 281 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
73.4% Very good
Read 353
Write 292
Mixed 216
SusWrite 280
64% 285 MB/s
4K Read 13.3
4K Write 79.9
4K Mixed 21.4
90% 38.2 MB/s
DQ Read 368
DQ Write 306
DQ Mixed 232
202% 302 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 73.4%
Great: 129%
Kingston SSDNow V300 240GB-$35
154GB free
Firmware: 541ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 195 154 190 172 182 158 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
63.1% Good
Read 319
Write 222
Mixed 262
SusWrite 175
55% 244 MB/s
4K Read 21.1
4K Write 58.4
4K Mixed 26.5
97% 35.3 MB/s
DQ Read 220
DQ Write 221
DQ Mixed 201
157% 214 MB/s
Poor: 41%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 85%
WD Blue 2.5" 1TB (2004)-$47
617GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 91 91 92 94 92 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
60% Good
Read 117
Write 112
Mixed 56.7
SusWrite 91.7
69% 94.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.7
144% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 60%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 0215 CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 1315 BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 0215 CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 16GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
46.7% Average
MC Read 18
MC Write 20.3
MC Mixed 14.4
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 12
SC Mixed 9.8
27% 9.5 GB/s
Latency 116
34% 116 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.7%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 3,130 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-Gaming 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $817
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HDDRAMUSB
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