Gigabyte GA-X3

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 (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.8% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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.
CPU throttled at 66% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-X3  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3200 x 1800 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140704
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateSep 30 '19 at 10:38
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU7%
CPU Throttled 66%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4860HQ
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 46.3
2-Core 94
46% 72 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 253
26% 212 Pts
64-Core 248
15% 248 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 870M
Gigabyte(1458 1456) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 25.21.14.2531
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
20.8% Poor
Lighting 23.2
Reflection 22.8
Parallax 32.2
19% 26.1 fps
MRender 30.3
Gravity 35.2
Splatting 26
25% 30.5 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 20.8%
Great: 24%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 512GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 952
Write 651
Mixed 397
147% 667 MB/s
4K Read 22.7
4K Write 38.8
4K Mixed 23.6
85% 28.4 MB/s
DQ Read 266
DQ Write 253
DQ Mixed 254
192% 258 MB/s
Poor: 82% Great: 332%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend TS1GSK64W6H 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
50% Above average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 20.8
MC Mixed 16.5
53% 18.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 12.1
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 89
45% 89 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 50%
Great: 68%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-X3 Builds (Compare 12 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X3

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HDDRAMUSB
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