Gigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 81%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
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 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 70.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics59.8% 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 Drive80.2% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3  (all builds)
Memory26.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160603
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateJan 02 '17 at 16:38
Run Duration407 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 37%
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 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 i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
70.5% Very good
Memory 83
1-Core 106
2-Core 216
76% 135 Pts
4-Core 335
8-Core 347
45% 341 Pts
64-Core 421
26% 421 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 70.5%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 376.33
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
59.8% Above average
Lighting 75
Reflection 77.7
Parallax 66.2
61% 73 fps
MRender 69.7
Gravity 70.1
Splatting 69.7
57% 69.8 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor M8Pe NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$110
194GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.04 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
80.2% Excellent
Read 1,097
Write 494
Mixed 624
162% 738 MB/s
4K Read 1.61
4K Write 6.42
4K Mixed 1.04
7% 3.02 MB/s
DQ Read 79.4
DQ Write 108
DQ Mixed 45.7
48% 77.8 MB/s
Poor: 125%
This bench: 80.2%
Great: 215%
WD Blue 1TB (2010)-$128
736GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
72.5% Very good
Read 135
Write 117
Mixed 108
90% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.95
4K Write 1.93
4K Mixed 0.48
129% 1.12 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 74%
SEMC Mass Storage 8GB
6GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
4.14% Terrible
Read 12.6
Write 2.99
Mixed 5.13
7% 6.91 MB/s
4K Read 2.23
4K Write 0.37
4K Mixed 0.04
22% 0.88 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.14%
Great: 5%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2666 C16 4x8GB-$154
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
68.6% Good
MC Read 23.2
MC Write 27.5
MC Mixed 22.9
70% 24.5 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 25.5
SC Mixed 19.7
56% 19.7 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 113%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 2,676 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 Z170X-GAMING 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $625
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