Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 73.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics6.86% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120320
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 11 '19 at 20:44
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$197
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
73.3% Very good
Memory 92.4
1-Core 92.4
2-Core 179
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 450
46% 372 Pts
64-Core 449
28% 449 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 73.3%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Asus(1043 850C) 2GB
CLim: 901 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 441.41
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
6.86% Terrible
Lighting 8.57
Reflection 7.65
Parallax 8.81
7% 8.34 fps
MRender 10.7
Gravity 7.17
Splatting 7.04
7% 8.31 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.86%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 1TB (2011)-$64
809GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 116
Write 101
Mixed 69.5
71% 95.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.8
161% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 38% Great: 85%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$23
466GB free
Firmware: KC45
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 122
Write 124
Mixed 52
73% 99.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.9
150% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Hitachi HUA722020ALA330 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: JKAOA3PA
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 115
Write 119
Mixed 64.7
74% 99.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 70%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$40
1.5TB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 173
Write 122
Mixed 46
83% 114 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.6
148% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 108%
HGST TOURO Mobile 1TB
735GB free, PID 1024
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 66
Write 59
Mixed 25.3
60% 50.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
73% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 10% Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
54.1% Above average
MC Read 19.3
MC Write 19.4
MC Mixed 17
53% 18.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 15.8
45% 15.9 GB/s
Latency 63.4
63% 63.4 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 54.1%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z68AP-D3 Builds (Compare 1,352 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $474
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