Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (5th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 95 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. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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 (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3  (all builds)
Memory13.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170706
Uptime2 Days
Run DateJul 26 '19 at 15:03
Run Duration50 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 35%

 PC Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G3930
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
54.8% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 103
2-Core 131
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 183
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 103
6% 103 Pts
Poor: 55%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 120GB-$14
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P1222A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 389
Write 286
Mixed 12.2
50% 229 MB/s
4K Read 16.8
4K Write 6.9
4K Mixed 0.4
30% 8.03 MB/s
Poor: 37% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR4 2400 C15 4x4GB-$90
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
67.4% Good
MC Read 20.9
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 24.1
69% 24.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 26
SC Mixed 18.5
56% 19.6 GB/s
Latency 78.8
51% 78.8 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 67.4%
Great: 98%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Builds (Compare 2,020 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 61%
Destroyer

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3 - $206

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $722
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