Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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.
ProcessorWith a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.85% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive86.8% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (30%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160301
Uptime5.3 Days
Run DateJul 12 '18 at 08:25
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 30%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$130
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
45.9% Average
Memory 11
1-Core 119
2-Core 240
58% 123 Pts
4-Core 457
8-Core 489
63% 473 Pts
64-Core 515
32% 515 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 45.9%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 23.20.16.4973
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
4.85% Terrible
Lighting 7.1
Reflection 8.88
Parallax 6.78
6% 7.59 fps
MRender 6.48
Gravity 6.2
Splatting 0.09
3% 4.25 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.85%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$90
97GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 379 391 354 350 350 339 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
86.8% Excellent
Read 354
Write 350
Mixed 298
SusWrite 360
77% 341 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 61.7
4K Mixed 35
114% 40.4 MB/s
DQ Read 357
DQ Write 311
DQ Mixed 333
250% 334 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 86.8%
Great: 134%
JMicron Generic 512GB
477GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 126 136 129 118 127 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
122% Outstanding
Read 273
Write 208
Mixed 228
SusWrite 127
272% 209 MB/s
4K Read 12.9
4K Write 16.9
4K Mixed 13.7
1,089% 14.5 MB/s
DQ Read 21
DQ Write 26.3
DQ Mixed 25
1,823% 24.1 MB/s
Poor: 122%
This bench: 122%
Great: 272%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
34% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 12.8
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 3.8
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 3.7
15% 5.1 GB/s
Latency 395
10% 395 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 34%
Great: 90%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170M-D3H-CF Builds (Compare 737 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H - $138

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $569
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HDDRAMUSB
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