Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 59.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.7% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive79.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
SystemGigabyte Z97-D3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory9.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 26 '17 at 18:54
Run Duration180 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
59.8% Above average
Memory 69
1-Core 23.9
2-Core 97.4
40% 63.4 Pts
4-Core 293
8-Core 296
39% 295 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 378.49
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.7% Above average
Lighting 62.9
Reflection 72.6
Parallax 72.3
51% 69.3 fps
MRender 70.2
Gravity 67.1
Splatting 66.7
56% 68 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX100 512GB-$200
170GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Read 484
Write 460
Mixed 473
106% 472 MB/s
4K Read 18.2
4K Write 50
4K Mixed 28
90% 32.1 MB/s
DQ Read 79.6
DQ Write 91.3
DQ Mixed 40
43% 70.3 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 107%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$67
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC24 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
86.1% Excellent
Read 174
Write 126
Mixed 156
115% 152 MB/s
4K Read 0.76
4K Write 1.34
4K Mixed 0.19
78% 0.76 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 86.1%
Great: 113%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
151GB free
Firmware: 01.03B01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
42.7% Average
Read 75.7
Write 73
Mixed 82.9
58% 77.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.31
4K Write 1.73
4K Mixed 0.39
88% 0.81 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-10600CL9-2GBNT 0420 F3-10666CL9-4GBNT 0420 F3-10600CL9-2GBNT 0420 F3-10666CL9-4GBNT 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 18.8
MC Mixed 16.4
50% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 12.4
32% 11.1 GB/s
Latency 104
38% 104 ns
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48%
Great: 58%

 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 1,540 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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