Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics17.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemGigabyte Z270X-Ultra Gaming
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming  (all builds)
Memory27 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171027
Uptime5.3 Days
Run DateSep 04 '18 at 14:09
Run Duration84 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700-$167
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
82.6% Excellent
Memory 88.6
1-Core 124
2-Core 214
82% 143 Pts
4-Core 412
8-Core 677
67% 545 Pts
64-Core 693
43% 693 Pts
Poor: 63%
This bench: 82.6%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1506 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 398.36
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.4% Very poor
Lighting 19.7
Reflection 22.7
Parallax 18.4
16% 20.3 fps
MRender 28.1
Gravity 19.7
Splatting 25.7
20% 24.5 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 17.4%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 900P Optane NVMe PCIe 480GB-$900
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0325 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2166
Write 1766
Mixed 1,814
426% 1,915 MB/s
4K Read 185
4K Write 168
4K Mixed 177
597% 177 MB/s
DQ Read 1,076
DQ Write 967
DQ Mixed 996
754% 1,013 MB/s
Poor: 280% Great: 541%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 C14 4x8GB-$140
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (33rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
74% Very good
MC Read 26.5
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 23
75% 26.2 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 28
SC Mixed 22.1
64% 22.2 GB/s
Latency 68.9
58% 68.9 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 74%
Great: 120%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
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Desktop
Desktop 90%
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Workstation
Workstation 76%
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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming - $165

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $938
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