Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 94.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive114% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
SystemGigabyte Z97X-SLI
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150421
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 01 '19 at 02:02
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
94.6% Outstanding
Memory 96.4
1-Core 126
2-Core 257
90% 160 Pts
4-Core 507
8-Core 683
75% 595 Pts
64-Core 685
42% 685 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 94.6%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$560
EVGA(3842 4996) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1582 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 430.39
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 115
Reflection 124
Parallax 110
94% 116 fps
Gravity 107
Splatting 97
90% 102 fps
Poor: 70% Great: 87%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 545s Series 256GB-$79
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LHF002C
SusWrite @10s intervals: 280 242 253 256 254 254 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 468
Write 429
Mixed 422
SusWrite 256
88% 394 MB/s
4K Read 42.2
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 66.7
206% 72.2 MB/s
DQ Read 307
DQ Write 346
DQ Mixed 218
194% 290 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 114%
Great: 117%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
69.8% Good
MC Read 24.8
MC Write 25.6
MC Mixed 21.5
68% 24 GB/s
SC Read 17.7
SC Write 23.8
SC Mixed 21.8
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 52.6
76% 52.6 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 69.8%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-SLI-CF Builds (Compare 1,894 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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