Gigabyte GA-X99M-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics42.7% 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)
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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemGigabyte Default string
MotherboardGigabyte GA-X99M-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory11.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170608
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMar 21 '19 at 00:46
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-5820K-$130
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
79.4% Very good
Memory 90.7
1-Core 98.8
2-Core 169
72% 119 Pts
4-Core 368
8-Core 592
59% 480 Pts
64-Core 716
44% 716 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 79.4%
Great: 88%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Asus(1043 8509) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 419.35
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.7% Average
Lighting 49.7
Reflection 52.8
Parallax 42.7
40% 48.4 fps
MRender 66.8
Gravity 54.2
Splatting 52.9
47% 57.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Agility 3 120GB-$102
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.22
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 146
Write 107
Mixed 132
29% 128 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 76.3
4K Mixed 30.3
116% 43.6 MB/s
DQ Read 138
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 110
87% 121 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 61%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
737GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3,951
Write 48.2
Mixed 84.5
976% 1,361 MB/s
4K Read 521
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 2.3
22,005% 175 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$43
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.6% Good
MC Read 26.9
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 20
64% 22.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16.9
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 66.2
60% 66.2 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 62.6%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 84%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 75%
Battleship

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99M-Gaming 5

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $753
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