Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 58.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive27.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 (80%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z170XP-SLI
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI  (all builds)
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150724
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 18 '18 at 21:15
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 80%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
58.2% Above average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 82.3
2-Core 160
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 314
33% 264 Pts
64-Core 210
13% 210 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
PNY(196E 11C3) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1987 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 42.2
Reflection 31.5
Parallax 38
34% 37.2 fps
Gravity 37.6
Splatting 35.7
32% 36.7 fps
Poor: 27% Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240 GB 240GB
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF3600RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
27.5% Poor
Read 419
Write 73.4
Mixed 229
52% 241 MB/s
4K Read 9.04
4K Write 14.9
4K Mixed 0.32
22% 8.1 MB/s
DQ Read 8.53
DQ Write 7.13
DQ Mixed 3.17
4% 6.28 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 56%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x4GB-$40
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
45.6% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 16.3
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 5
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 5.4
20% 6.9 GB/s
Latency 85.8
47% 85.8 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170XP-SLI-CF Builds (Compare 1,776 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI - $129

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $485
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