Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.91% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive59.4% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150420
Uptime6 Days
Run DateAug 18 '18 at 20:53
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User BGR-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G1840-$69
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 88.1
1-Core 77.7
2-Core 147
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 138
8-Core 151
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics (G4 Pentium/Celeron 1.05/1.15 GHz)
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
1.91% Terrible
Lighting 1.93
Reflection 2.92
Parallax 2.06
2% 2.31 fps
MRender 4.52
Gravity 1.07
Splatting 3.65
3% 3.08 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.91%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier Pro SP920 128GB-$35
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 140 100 123 125 117 109 MB/s
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
59.4% Above average
Read 272
Write 137
Mixed 192
SusWrite 119
40% 180 MB/s
4K Read 26.4
4K Write 60.6
4K Mixed 30
110% 39 MB/s
DQ Read 191
DQ Write 134
DQ Mixed 60.9
73% 129 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 85%
Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB-$59
153GB free
Firmware: JP2OA3EA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 124 123 130 129 128 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
72% Very good
Read 124
Write 127
Mixed 60.5
SusWrite 127
80% 110 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
146% 1 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 72%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMX4GX3M2A1333C8 0215 CMX4GX3M2A1333C8 Kingston KHX1600C9D3/2GX 6GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.2% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 11.7
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 12.7
SC Mixed 11.8
33% 11.6 GB/s
Latency 69.4
58% 69.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming GT Builds (Compare 177 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 85%
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Workstation
Workstation 54%
Yacht

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $813
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