Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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. 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 68.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics32.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91% 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.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97X-SLI
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF  (all builds)
Memory19.1 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140617
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 07 '22 at 02:21
Run Duration431 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
68.3% Good
Memory 74.6
1-Core 99.5
2-Core 196
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 359
8-Core 355
48% 357 Pts
64-Core 359
22% 359 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 82%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
32.7% Below average
Lighting 42.8
Reflection 41.4
Parallax 39.2
35% 41.1 fps
MRender 36.5
Gravity 42.5
Splatting 27.7
28% 35.6 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 32.7%
Great: 33%
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.28% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 41.4
Parallax 6.5
3% 17.2 fps
MRender 6.5
Gravity 2.4
Splatting 5
4% 4.63 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.28%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Ssstc CVB-8D128-HP 128GB
47GB free (System drive)
Firmware: VB81
SusWrite @10s intervals: 147 175 154 153 148 153 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
91% Outstanding
Read 439
Write 382
Mixed 365
SusWrite 155
75% 335 MB/s
4K Read 35
4K Write 87.4
4K Mixed 52.9
167% 58.4 MB/s
DQ Read 297
DQ Write 214
DQ Mixed 135
134% 215 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 91%
Great: 91%
Seagate ST3500620AS 500GB-$145
322GB free
Firmware: HP24
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 43 18 8 2.7 2.4 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
11.4% Very poor
Read 15.5
Write 17.7
Mixed 13.7
SusWrite 24
13% 17.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
89% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 11.4%
Great: 59%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
919GB free
Firmware: 2BA30003
SusWrite @10s intervals: 96 106 105 106 106 107 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
58.4% Above average
Read 98.9
Write 106
Mixed 43.9
SusWrite 104
64% 88.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.8
156% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 18KSF1G72AZ-1G6P1 0420 F3-10666CL9-4GBXL 18KSF1G72AZ-1G6P1 0420 F3-10666CL9-4GBXL 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.3% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 12.6
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 14.5
SC Mixed 13.7
38% 13.2 GB/s
Latency 91.2
44% 91.2 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-SLI-CF Builds (Compare 1,894 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-SLI-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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