Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7  (all builds)
Memory22.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 03 '17 at 22:49
Run Duration170 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 16%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (82nd 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 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
87.8% Excellent
Memory 92
1-Core 138
2-Core 247
90% 159 Pts
4-Core 450
8-Core 748
73% 599 Pts
64-Core 725
45% 725 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 87.8%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2027 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 378.49
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 71% Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
81GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
259GB free
Firmware: CC43 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
85.2% Excellent
Read 135
Write 161
Mixed 133
107% 143 MB/s
4K Read 0.69
4K Write 5.28
4K Mixed 0.68
202% 2.21 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 85.2%
Great: 112%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 64GB-$9
26GB free, PID 5581
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
37.5% Below average
Read 134
Write 42.3
Mixed 88.9
100% 88.5 MB/s
4K Read 4.91
4K Write 2.49
4K Mixed 1.24
145% 2.88 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2133C14/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G KHX2133C14/8G KHX2133C14D4/8G 32GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
85.5% Excellent
MC Read 30.6
MC Write 32.8
MC Mixed 27
86% 30.1 GB/s
SC Read 18.3
SC Write 36.5
SC Mixed 26.5
77% 27.1 GB/s
Latency 64.1
62% 64.1 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 85.5%
Great: 79%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Builds (Compare 3,612 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-Z170X-Gaming 7 - $191

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $655
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