Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
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 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 very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 71.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics27.5% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive70.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7  (all builds)
Memory8.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161104
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 12 '21 at 22:11
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User CAN-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 i5-6600K-$81
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
71.4% Very good
Memory 92.1
1-Core 126
2-Core 252
88% 157 Pts
4-Core 275
8-Core 453
44% 364 Pts
64-Core 470
29% 470 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 71.4%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.09
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27.5% Poor
Lighting 33.9
Reflection 39.9
Parallax 37.4
28% 37.1 fps
MRender 37.6
Gravity 37.8
Splatting 26.8
27% 34.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 512GB-$82
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q012
SusWrite @10s intervals: 338 353 213 159 81 26 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
70.2% Very good
Read 345
Write 361
Mixed 317
SusWrite 195
68% 305 MB/s
4K Read 25
4K Write 62.4
4K Mixed 34.1
115% 40.5 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 181
DQ Mixed 201
149% 197 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 70.2%
Great: 127%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 2TB-$50
136GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 133 133 133 133 132 134 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
74.5% Very good
Read 126
Write 126
Mixed 57.2
SusWrite 133
81% 110 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 5.1
4K Mixed 2.4
419% 2.97 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 74.5%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2400 C15 2x8GB-$51
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
71.1% Very good
MC Read 26.3
MC Write 27.2
MC Mixed 21.4
71% 25 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 25.4
SC Mixed 21.8
61% 21.3 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 71.1%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Builds (Compare 3,624 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 - $191

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $641
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