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Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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.
Graphics49.3% 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 Drive54.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit Farben,
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140530
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 21 '14 at 17:59
Run Duration80 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 34%

 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-$43
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 114
2-Core 224
77% 169 Pts
4-Core 431
8-Core 422
57% 426 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 53% Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 2972) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.4475
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.3% Average
Lighting 61.8
Reflection 63.7
Parallax 62.7
50% 62.7 fps
MRender 69.9
Gravity 57.8
Splatting 49.8
47% 59.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNH512GCST 512GB
183GB free (System drive)
Firmware: HTGAN102 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
54.2% Above average
Read 454
Write 136
Mixed 263
62% 284 MB/s
4K Read 18.2
4K Write 76.4
4K Mixed 15.1
87% 36.6 MB/s
DQ Read 19.7
DQ Write 75.5
DQ Mixed 17.9
22% 37.7 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 106%
Typical GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 938 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-Z97MX-Gaming 5 - $135

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $783
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