Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics49.5% 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 Drive59.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2715 x 1527 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20120320
Uptime4.4 Days
Run DateSep 13 '17 at 22:10
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3570K-$136
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Memory 93.1
1-Core 98.6
2-Core 196
76% 129 Pts
4-Core 383
8-Core 378
51% 380 Pts
64-Core 380
24% 380 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 79%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 385.41
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.5% Average
Lighting 61.8
Reflection 65.8
Parallax 59.4
50% 62.3 fps
MRender 70.5
Gravity 56.2
Splatting 52.3
48% 59.7 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB-$75
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2306RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
59.6% Above average
Read 256
Write 241
Mixed 228
54% 242 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 48.7
4K Mixed 19.7
88% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 196
DQ Write 176
DQ Mixed 45.7
73% 139 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 91%
Toshiba X300 4TB-$146
3.5TB free
Firmware: FP2A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 57% Great: 104%
WD Red 1TB (2012)-$62
483GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
66.8% Good
Read 116
Write 117
Mixed 94
82% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.33
4K Write 1.91
4K Mixed 0.15
66% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
59.1% Above average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 22.4
MC Mixed 17.9
59% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 16.5
SC Write 16.7
SC Mixed 17.7
48% 17 GB/s
Latency 61.9
65% 61.9 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z68XP-UD3 Builds (Compare 685 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 - $176

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $702
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback