Gigabyte GA-EP45-DQ6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-EP45-DQ6  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20090430
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 11 '22 at 15:00
Run Duration164 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550-$161
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.85 GHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
51.4% Above average
Memory 74.1
1-Core 45.7
2-Core 88.5
45% 69.4 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 174
23% 171 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 57%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Fujitsu MHW2040BH 40GB
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0000001C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 21 27 26 8.7 13 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
9.28% Terrible
Read 13.6
Write 12.3
Mixed 11.4
SusWrite 18.7
10% 14 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.2
32% 0.2 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 9.28%
Great: 26%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
882GB free
Firmware: 05.00K05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 98 101 101 102 97 98 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
56.7% Above average
Read 97.6
Write 99.2
Mixed 72.7
SusWrite 99.4
68% 92.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1
191% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 76%
USB DISK Pro 8GB
6GB free, PID 4123
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.5 3.9 3.2 4.3 3.4 4.3 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
3.72% Terrible
Read 14.1
Write 1.5
Mixed 3.2
SusWrite 3.7
6% 5.63 MB/s
4K Read 3.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
14% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.72%
Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
21.9% Poor
MC Read 7.6
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 6.7
20% 6.97 GB/s
SC Read 5.1
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 7.1
18% 6.13 GB/s
Latency 92.3
43% 92.3 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 21.9%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-EP45-DQ6 Builds (Compare 9 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 20%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DQ6

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 38% - Below average Total price: $501
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