Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 40.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive94.8% 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.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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 (72%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S2H  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140819
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 06 '17 at 00:11
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 72%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3240-$51
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
40.2% Average
Memory 49
1-Core 84.2
2-Core 185
56% 106 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 180
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 40.2%
Great: 59%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
129GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
94.8% Outstanding
Read 495
Write 389
Mixed 412
96% 432 MB/s
4K Read 29.4
4K Write 69.2
4K Mixed 41.4
134% 46.7 MB/s
DQ Read 253
DQ Write 158
DQ Mixed 91.4
99% 167 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 94.8%
Great: 134%
PNY USB 3.0 FD 32GB
29GB free, PID 00d2
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
13.3% Very poor
Read 42.8
Write 14.1
Mixed 10.6
23% 22.5 MB/s
4K Read 7.78
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.12
57% 2.87 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 13.3%
Great: 37%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773CH0-CH9 0714 U3A4G93-16GBHP2B00 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
27.6% Poor
MC Read 7.2
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 9.5
28% 9.97 GB/s
SC Read 4.7
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 7.6
20% 7 GB/s
Latency 164
24% 164 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H81M-S2H Builds (Compare 1,590 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $237
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