Gigabyte GA-Q1542

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 56.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.41% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Q1542  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120622
Uptime9.6 Days
Run DateMay 30 '17 at 07:25
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3210M-$52
U29, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
56.3% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 65.3
2-Core 136
57% 94.2 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 181
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Clevo(1558 2701) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3355
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
3.41% Terrible
Lighting 3.83
Reflection 5.46
Parallax 2.62
3% 3.97 fps
MRender 4.95
Gravity 2.07
Splatting 6.74
4% 4.59 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.41%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MQ01ABD075 750GB-$40
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AX00 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
37.5% Below average
Read 64
Write 66.6
Mixed 63
49% 64.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.39
4K Write 1.29
4K Mixed 0.13
55% 0.61 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 57%
ADATA HV611 1TB
496GB free, PID a36a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
31% Below average
Read 78.8
Write 85.2
Mixed 11.2
69% 58.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 0.28
4K Mixed 0.19
17% 0.29 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 31%
Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend JM1333KSN-4G 859B CT51264BF160B.C16F 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
50% Above average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 16.8
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 14.1
SC Mixed 14.7
40% 14 GB/s
Latency 78.6
51% 78.6 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 50%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Q1542 Builds (Compare 10 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Q1542

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 38% - Below average Total price: $111
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