Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z87-HD3  (all builds)
Memory2.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 x 65536 colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140120
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJan 18 '21 at 15:36
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
87% Excellent
Memory 94.2
1-Core 118
2-Core 240
86% 151 Pts
4-Core 430
8-Core 645
67% 538 Pts
64-Core 642
40% 642 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 87%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 525ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 101
Write 87.8
Mixed 95.8
21% 94.9 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 45.9
4K Mixed 24.7
77% 28.1 MB/s
DQ Read 111
DQ Write 93.4
DQ Mixed 27.4
41% 77.4 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
119GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 112
Write 61.5
Mixed 75.5
62% 83 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.1
227% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
36.4% Below average
MC Read 12.5
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 10.6
34% 11.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 10.8
SC Mixed 8.4
27% 9.37 GB/s
Latency 59.4
67% 59.4 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 36.4%
Great: 40%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 8%
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Desktop
Desktop 66%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $157
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