Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P

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 (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics26.8% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemGigabyte Z170-HD3P
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P  (all builds)
Memory13 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180309
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 14 '18 at 05:23
Run Duration77 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 60%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Memory 94.3
1-Core 150
2-Core 270
96% 171 Pts
4-Core 484
8-Core 787
78% 636 Pts
64-Core 846
52% 846 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 950-$100
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1652 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 416.34
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
26.8% Poor
Lighting 33.6
Reflection 31.2
Parallax 30.1
27% 31.6 fps
MRender 35.4
Gravity 31
Splatting 28.9
26% 31.8 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 26.8%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
4GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 499
Write 464
Mixed 401
101% 454 MB/s
4K Read 45.6
4K Write 121
4K Mixed 61.3
212% 76.1 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 356
269% 361 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD 859B BLS4G4D240FSA.8FARG 859B BLS4G4D240FSB.8FBD 859B BLS4G4D240FSA.8FARG 16GB
2400, 2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
80.5% Excellent
MC Read 29.1
MC Write 30.9
MC Mixed 24.8
81% 28.3 GB/s
SC Read 18.5
SC Write 31.7
SC Mixed 23.6
70% 24.6 GB/s
Latency 59
68% 59 ns
Poor: 68%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170-HD3P-CF Builds (Compare 2,525 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P - $113

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $557
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