Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 100%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics42.4% 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 Drive105% 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.
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.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory14.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161125
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 18 '17 at 05:07
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th 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 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
100% Outstanding
Memory 96.8
1-Core 150
2-Core 300
100% 182 Pts
4-Core 558
8-Core 833
86% 695 Pts
64-Core 835
52% 835 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 100%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti-$485
CLim: 2050 MHz, MLim: 3002 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 381.65
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.4% Average
Lighting 47.9
Reflection 55.2
Parallax 44.9
39% 49.3 fps
MRender 68.4
Gravity 47.9
Splatting 62.4
49% 59.6 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 42.4%
Great: 133%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
BP5 120GB
85GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM12.2 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 530
Write 487
Mixed 499
113% 506 MB/s
4K Read 35.5
4K Write 123
4K Mixed 14.6
138% 57.7 MB/s
DQ Read 323
DQ Write 353
DQ Mixed 64.8
124% 247 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 105%
Great: 102%
BP5 120GB
22GB free
Firmware: SAFM12.2 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
105% Outstanding
Read 530
Write 484
Mixed 499
113% 505 MB/s
4K Read 35.5
4K Write 126
4K Mixed 14.7
139% 58.7 MB/s
DQ Read 319
DQ Write 359
DQ Mixed 64.6
124% 247 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 105%
Great: 102%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
661GB free
Firmware: CC41 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
84.1% Excellent
Read 124
Write 168
Mixed 121
103% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.77
4K Write 5.34
4K Mixed 0.69
207% 2.27 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 84.1%
Great: 112%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1TB
850GB free, PID a00d
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
42.5% Average
Read 103
Write 101
Mixed 66.8
113% 90.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.47
4K Write 1.75
4K Mixed 0.21
68% 0.81 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3060 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
99.5% Outstanding
MC Read 38
MC Write 39.4
MC Mixed 27.5
100% 35 GB/s
SC Read 22.6
SC Write 40.3
SC Mixed 30.9
89% 31.3 GB/s
Latency 51.2
78% 51.2 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 99.5%
Great: 102%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,346 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 5 - $167

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $631
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