Gigabyte GA-Z490M GAMING X

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 184%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 102%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 202%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 106%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics181% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive90.1% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z490M GAMING X  (all builds)
Memory28.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200325
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 06 '20 at 20:28
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 12%
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 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-10850K-$286
U3E1, 1 CPU, 10 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Memory 96.4
1-Core 157
2-Core 311
103% 188 Pts
4-Core 621
8-Core 1,232
109% 926 Pts
64-Core 2,110
131% 2,110 Pts
Poor: 88%
This bench: 106%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$625
CLim: 2130 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 457.09
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
181% Outstanding
Lighting 265
Reflection 239
Parallax 261
216% 255 fps
MRender 290
Gravity 227
Splatting 141
171% 219 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 181%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB-$109
867GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVQ02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 242 53 68 70 72 70 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Read 510
Write 485
Mixed 408
SusWrite 95.7
84% 375 MB/s
4K Read 32
4K Write 91.4
4K Mixed 44.9
154% 56.1 MB/s
DQ Read 376
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 355
267% 357 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 121%
Samsung 840 250GB-$251
159GB free
Firmware: DXT09B0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 254 252 252 251 248 247 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
81.3% Excellent
Read 478
Write 252
Mixed 163
SusWrite 250
63% 286 MB/s
4K Read 29
4K Write 75
4K Mixed 24
114% 42.7 MB/s
DQ Read 367
DQ Write 208
DQ Mixed 59.1
105% 211 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 85%
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
233GB free
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 401 278 277 277 276 276 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 501
Write 482
Mixed 394
SusWrite 298
94% 419 MB/s
4K Read 42.6
4K Write 86.7
4K Mixed 51.5
176% 60.3 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 339
DQ Mixed 228
207% 315 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 109%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR4 3200 C16 1x31GB
1 of 4 slots used
31GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
56.7% Above average
MC Read 20.2
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 15.4
53% 18.5 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 21.9
SC Mixed 19.8
56% 19.6 GB/s
Latency 52.5
76% 52.5 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z490M GAMING X Builds (Compare 1,241 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 143%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 142%
UFO

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z490M GAMING X

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $726
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