Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.7% 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)
Boot Drive102% 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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150421
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 15 '18 at 16:42
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
54.2% Above average
Memory 84
1-Core 47
2-Core 93.5
49% 74.8 Pts
4-Core 141
8-Core 167
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 560-$500
CLim: 1196 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
16.7% Very poor
Lighting 19.5
Reflection 17.8
Parallax 31.4
16% 22.9 fps
MRender 11
Gravity 22.6
Splatting 29.1
18% 20.9 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 16.7%
Great: 25%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
242GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 413 410 277 276 283 289 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 494
Write 471
Mixed 447
SusWrite 325
98% 434 MB/s
4K Read 36.7
4K Write 72.1
4K Mixed 45.9
153% 51.6 MB/s
DQ Read 372
DQ Write 315
DQ Mixed 310
241% 332 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 102%
Great: 129%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB-$89
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC1H
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 121 123 122 124 122 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
70.3% Very good
Read 124
Write 120
Mixed 61.2
SusWrite 121
78% 107 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 1
170% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 70.3%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5584-005.A00LF 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.9% Above average
MC Read 22.1
MC Write 21.6
MC Mixed 17.9
59% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 11.6
SC Mixed 17.6
39% 13.8 GB/s
Latency 73.5
54% 73.5 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97M-DS3H Builds (Compare 489 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H - $100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 65% - Good Total price: $539
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