Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 74.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics8.9% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
SystemGigabyte Z97X-UD3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateDec 28 '16 at 02:00
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 48%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-5675C-$289
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
74.8% Very good
Memory 95.5
1-Core 108
2-Core 192
78% 132 Pts
4-Core 319
8-Core 295
42% 307 Pts
64-Core 425
26% 425 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel Iris Pro HD 6200 (Desktop)
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
8.9% Terrible
Lighting 9.9
Reflection 6.54
Parallax 8.62
8% 8.35 fps
MRender 11.3
Gravity 10.8
Splatting 15.3
10% 12.5 fps
Poor: 8%
This bench: 8.9%
Great: 11%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB-$75
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2316RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 56% Great: 91%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
234GB free
Firmware: 05.00K05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 35% Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLT8G3D1608ET3LX0. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
76.2% Very good
MC Read 37.5
MC Write 18.7
MC Mixed 27.8
80% 28 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 19.2
SC Mixed 16.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 55.5
72% 55.5 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 76.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-UD3H-CF Builds (Compare 1,110 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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