Gigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57.6% 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 Drive81.8% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180309
Uptime4.2 Days
Run DateJan 22 '19 at 12:19
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
76.4% Very good
Memory 87.7
1-Core 117
2-Core 223
81% 143 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 499
54% 426 Pts
64-Core 522
32% 522 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 76.4%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Gigabyte(1458 3775) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 417.71
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
57.6% Above average
Lighting 70.8
Reflection 66.4
Parallax 30.5
58% 55.9 fps
MRender 67.5
Gravity 68.9
Splatting 73
58% 69.8 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZNTE256HMHP-000L2 256GB
155GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT26L0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 228 214 217 242 236 220 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Read 448
Write 252
Mixed 176
SusWrite 226
61% 276 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 76.6
4K Mixed 27.5
122% 44.8 MB/s
DQ Read 371
DQ Write 237
DQ Mixed 85.2
123% 231 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 91%
Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB (2013)-$52
2TB free
Firmware: CC52
SusWrite @10s intervals: 154 153 151 156 156 152 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
85.1% Excellent
Read 143
Write 133
Mixed 68
SusWrite 154
91% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.6
116% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 85.1%
Great: 96%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR4 2400 2OZ 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
69.2% Good
MC Read 30.2
MC Write 22.3
MC Mixed 21.2
70% 24.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 21.2
SC Mixed 21.7
57% 20.1 GB/s
Latency 69.8
57% 69.8 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 2,681 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $625
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