Gigabyte GA-B250M-D3H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 56.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive45.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte B250M-D3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-B250M-D3H  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170424
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateDec 06 '17 at 10:16
Run Duration92 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-7100-$70
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Memory 72.4
1-Core 101
2-Core 164
66% 113 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 326
34% 274 Pts
64-Core 227
14% 227 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 69%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
45.7% Average
Read 462
Write 190
Mixed 215
63% 289 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 11
4K Mixed 6.75
52% 14.1 MB/s
DQ Read 26.4
DQ Write 11.4
DQ Mixed 6.02
8% 14.6 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 82%
WD Red 1TB (2012)-$62
418GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
74.2% Very good
Read 114
Write 144
Mixed 114
93% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.16
4K Mixed 0.29
110% 1.12 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 74.2%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GLJG42F-18KCGA------ 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32% Below average
MC Read 11.8
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 9.4
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 6.8
21% 7.27 GB/s
Latency 96
42% 96 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32%
Great: 40%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-B250M-D3H-CF Builds (Compare 2,476 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-D3H - $85

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 92% - Outstanding Total price: $325
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