Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 86.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive114% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97X-UD3H-BK
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK-CF  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140617
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 18 '18 at 03:08
Run Duration84 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
86.6% Excellent
Memory 97.8
1-Core 131
2-Core 256
91% 161 Pts
4-Core 407
8-Core 692
67% 549 Pts
64-Core 675
42% 675 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 86.6%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Ram: 4GB, Driver: 344.48
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 64
156% 64 fps
Poor: 43% Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
154GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 503
Write 405
Mixed 417
98% 442 MB/s
4K Read 42.8
4K Write 119
4K Mixed 48.2
190% 70.1 MB/s
DQ Read 272
DQ Write 220
DQ Mixed 106
117% 199 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 114%
Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
888GB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Read 209
Write 173
Mixed 157
134% 180 MB/s
4K Read 1.21
4K Write 2.89
4K Mixed 0.33
141% 1.48 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 110%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 2400 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
83.6% Excellent
MC Read 30
MC Write 32.3
MC Mixed 25.8
84% 29.4 GB/s
SC Read 20.6
SC Write 23.5
SC Mixed 25.2
66% 23.1 GB/s
Latency 46.9
85% 46.9 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 83.6%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK-CF Builds (Compare 581 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $657
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