Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 96.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive83.1% 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 (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171201
Uptime3 Days
Run DateAug 19 '18 at 02:54
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
96.9% Outstanding
Memory 94.1
1-Core 140
2-Core 280
95% 171 Pts
4-Core 536
8-Core 778
82% 657 Pts
64-Core 768
48% 768 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 96.9%
Great: 92%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 240GB-$74
142GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O1230C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 305 80 78 74 86 80 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
83.1% Excellent
Read 456
Write 396
Mixed 341
SusWrite 117
73% 327 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 97
4K Mixed 39.9
140% 53.8 MB/s
DQ Read 339
DQ Write 310
DQ Mixed 252
209% 300 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 83.1%
Great: 92%
Adata SU650 480GB-$89
75GB free
Firmware: Q1115A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 234 96 20 77 107 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
65.1% Good
Read 461
Write 398
Mixed 390
SusWrite 117
76% 341 MB/s
4K Read 19.4
4K Write 78.2
4K Mixed 20.3
97% 39.3 MB/s
DQ Read 149
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 1.2
69% 160 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 65.1%
Great: 99%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
231GB free
Firmware: KC48
SusWrite @10s intervals: 108 110 108 110 111 111 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
63.9% Good
Read 113
Write 105
Mixed 59.7
SusWrite 110
71% 96.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
136% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4 2133 2OZ 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
76.7% Very good
MC Read 27.8
MC Write 28.6
MC Mixed 23.5
76% 26.6 GB/s
SC Read 18.9
SC Write 29.8
SC Mixed 24.5
70% 24.4 GB/s
Latency 59.5
67% 59.5 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 953 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 - $135

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $585
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