Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 60%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 53%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 97.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics59.6% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive247% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory6.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 21 '16 at 05:06
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%
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 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
97.9% Outstanding
Memory 94.9
1-Core 150
2-Core 294
99% 179 Pts
4-Core 542
8-Core 830
85% 686 Pts
64-Core 833
52% 833 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 97.9%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 2062 MHz, MLim: 2122 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 376.19
Performing below potential (100th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (73 fps cap detected)
59.6% Above average
Lighting 73.7
Reflection 72
Parallax 64.8
60% 70.2 fps
MRender 73.1
Gravity 72
Splatting 71
59% 72 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung NVMe MZVPV256HDGL-00000 256GB
162GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BXW7300Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
247% Outstanding
Read 1,854
Write 1,240
Mixed 1,434
335% 1,509 MB/s
4K Read 42.2
4K Write 185
4K Mixed 60
239% 95.7 MB/s
DQ Read 718
DQ Write 371
DQ Mixed 275
276% 455 MB/s
Poor: 133%
This bench: 247%
Great: 247%
Toshiba P300 3TB-$100
2.5TB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
94.1% Outstanding
Read 161
Write 168
Mixed 151
120% 160 MB/s
4K Read 0.61
4K Write 0.55
4K Mixed 0.25
63% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 94.1%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G4D240FSE.8FBD 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.5% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 12.7
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 17
SC Mixed 16.2
45% 15.9 GB/s
Latency 57.3
70% 57.3 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 90%

 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 951 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: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $599
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