Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 64.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.34% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive89% 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.
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.
Very high background CPU (51%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150810
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 28 '17 at 03:14
Run Duration97 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 51%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
64.1% Good
Memory 83.8
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 155
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 246
8-Core 325
36% 286 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 64.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
2.34% Terrible
Lighting 2.13
Reflection 4.85
Parallax 2.56
2% 3.18 fps
MRender 3.71
Gravity 1.97
Splatting 6.35
4% 4.01 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.34%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Transcend SSD370S 256GB-$115
208GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O0919A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
89% Excellent
Read 495
Write 444
Mixed 472
105% 470 MB/s
4K Read 27.9
4K Write 75
4K Mixed 27.2
117% 43.4 MB/s
DQ Read 32.8
DQ Write 275
DQ Mixed 61.5
75% 123 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 89%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.9% Poor
MC Read 9.4
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 8.8
26% 9.23 GB/s
SC Read 4.4
SC Write 4.6
SC Mixed 4.2
13% 4.4 GB/s
Latency 73.8
54% 73.8 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-B85M-DS3H-A Builds (Compare 1,214 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $247
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