Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 75.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics52.1% 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 Drive91.8% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3  (all builds)
Memory9.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140530
Uptime3.7 Days
Run DateMay 19 '20 at 16:35
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770K-$120
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
75.1% Very good
Memory 88.7
1-Core 99
2-Core 186
73% 124 Pts
4-Core 333
8-Core 505
52% 419 Pts
64-Core 511
32% 511 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 75.1%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.2.2
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.1% Above average
Lighting 64.6
Reflection 69.9
Parallax 80.7
53% 71.7 fps
MRender 68.5
Gravity 65.2
Splatting 55.7
51% 63.2 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB-$150
61GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM05B0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 351 356 370 375 364 338 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
91.8% Outstanding
Read 462
Write 392
Mixed 294
SusWrite 359
84% 377 MB/s
4K Read 29.9
4K Write 78.5
4K Mixed 28.9
124% 45.8 MB/s
DQ Read 353
DQ Write 283
DQ Mixed 146
156% 260 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 91.8%
Great: 110%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$54
433GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 341 385 405 416 408 358 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 463
Write 399
Mixed 406
SusWrite 386
93% 413 MB/s
4K Read 38.4
4K Write 87
4K Mixed 47.5
165% 57.6 MB/s
DQ Read 365
DQ Write 325
DQ Mixed 280
228% 323 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 109%
Great: 125%
Seagate Video SV35.6 Series 2TB-$121
1.5TB free
Firmware: CV21
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
1.4% Terrible
Read 2.5
Write 2.2
Mixed 2
SusWrite 2.4
2% 2.28 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 1.4%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya M2F4G64CB8HG4N-DI 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
51.1% Above average
MC Read 18.8
MC Write 18.5
MC Mixed 15.2
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 17.5
SC Mixed 17.2
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 68.8
58% 68.8 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 3,127 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-Z97X-Gaming 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $817
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