Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (84th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 16 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 61.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive101% 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97-D3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory3.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140617
Uptime1.7 Days
Run DateNov 30 '16 at 06:10
Run Duration169 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 63%

 PC Performing above expectations (84th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
61.1% Good
Memory 91.8
1-Core 108
2-Core 148
72% 116 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 199
24% 187 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZ7LN256HMJP-00000 256GB
238GB free
Firmware: MAV0100Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
135% Outstanding
Read 512
Write 480
Mixed 504
112% 499 MB/s
4K Read 49.5
4K Write 133
4K Mixed 61.6
225% 81.5 MB/s
DQ Read 370
DQ Write 334
DQ Mixed 139
162% 281 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 135%
Great: 124%
Adata Premier Pro SP920 256GB-$203
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 524
Write 332
Mixed 408
93% 421 MB/s
4K Read 30.9
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 34.7
150% 59.2 MB/s
DQ Read 358
DQ Write 302
DQ Mixed 55.3
116% 239 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 101%
Great: 99%
Intel Raid 0 Volume 3TB
841GB free
Firmware: 1.0.
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
122% Outstanding
Read 254
Write 171
Mixed 170
148% 198 MB/s
4K Read 1.43
4K Write 3.62
4K Mixed 0.52
184% 1.86 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 122%
Great: 130%
Intel Raid 1 Volume 537GB
257GB free
Firmware: 1.0.
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
73.4% Very good
Read 133
Write 123
Mixed 131
97% 129 MB/s
4K Read 0.84
4K Write 1.86
4K Mixed 0.34
107% 1.01 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 73.4%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 2400 C11 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
70.5% Very good
MC Read 22
MC Write 29.1
MC Mixed 24.6
72% 25.2 GB/s
SC Read 15.9
SC Write 20.2
SC Mixed 20.4
54% 18.8 GB/s
Latency 64.3
62% 64.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 70.5%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-D3H-CF Builds (Compare 1,542 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-Z97-D3H-CF

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