Gigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
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 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 54.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.4% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive71.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte H170M-DS3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170307
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 04 '17 at 03:07
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G4400-$45
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
54.8% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 89.8
2-Core 139
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 128
22% 152 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
Poor: 23%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 510 (Desktop Skylake)
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64 Ver. 21.20.16.4534
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
3.4% Terrible
Lighting 3.27
Reflection 4.77
Parallax 3.09
3% 3.71 fps
MRender 5.95
Gravity 2.77
Splatting 8.13
5% 5.62 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 3.4%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB-$40
48GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41320RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
71.3% Very good
Read 495
Write 220
Mixed 208
67% 307 MB/s
4K Read 28.4
4K Write 55.7
4K Mixed 15.9
93% 33.3 MB/s
DQ Read 323
DQ Write 174
DQ Mixed 43.7
87% 180 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 71.3%
Great: 101%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
181GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
62.9% Good
Read 111
Write 108
Mixed 107
82% 109 MB/s
4K Read 1.05
4K Write 2.26
4K Mixed 0.34
123% 1.22 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 109%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
128GB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
63.5% Good
Read 112
Write 108
Mixed 97
79% 106 MB/s
4K Read 0.84
4K Write 5.52
4K Mixed 0.97
245% 2.44 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x4GB-$67
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
57.1% Above average
MC Read 17.9
MC Write 22.9
MC Mixed 19.4
57% 20.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 22.9
SC Mixed 15.2
49% 17 GB/s
Latency 78.3
51% 78.3 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H170M-DS3H-CF Builds (Compare 254 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 107% - Outstanding Total price: $184
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