Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 82%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive89.5% 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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-HD3  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141208
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 16 '19 at 00:10
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd 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 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
82% Excellent
Memory 91.8
1-Core 123
2-Core 239
86% 151 Pts
4-Core 416
8-Core 424
56% 420 Pts
64-Core 410
25% 410 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 82%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 379 173 108 108 109 109 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
89.5% Excellent
Read 464
Write 342
Mixed 382
SusWrite 164
76% 338 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 71
4K Mixed 41.4
146% 49.6 MB/s
DQ Read 367
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 355
266% 354 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 89.5%
Great: 124%
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB-$98
230GB free
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 451 447 449 446 454 472 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 373
Write 334
Mixed 395
SusWrite 453
88% 389 MB/s
4K Read 28
4K Write 115
4K Mixed 39.9
155% 61.1 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 342
DQ Mixed 324
253% 348 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 106%
Great: 121%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBH2X04E99927-15 8GBH2X04E99924-15- 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
57% Above average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 21.4
MC Mixed 18.2
55% 19.4 GB/s
SC Read 15.4
SC Write 21.6
SC Mixed 17.7
52% 18.2 GB/s
Latency 64.4
62% 64.4 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 57%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-HD3 Builds (Compare 2,428 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 - $102

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $750
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