Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 51.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive21.5% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H61M-S1  (all builds)
Memory6.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120323
Uptime13.3 Days
Run DateMar 02 '21 at 08:12
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-3250
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3250 CPU @ 3.50GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Memory 71.6
1-Core 84.4
2-Core 130
58% 95.2 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 198
25% 190 Pts
64-Core 200
12% 200 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 67%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
IND-S325S/128G 128GB
37GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S0513A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.5 7.7 161 184 8 11 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
21.5% Poor
Read 111
Write 56.5
Mixed 16.5
SusWrite 62.7
14% 61.8 MB/s
4K Read 11
4K Write 9.2
4K Mixed 11.6
36% 10.6 MB/s
DQ Read 23.1
DQ Write 56
DQ Mixed 0.4
12% 26.5 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 21.5%
Great: 81%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB-$80
138GB free
Firmware: 3.AAK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 63 63 63 63 63 64 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
38.5% Below average
Read 71
Write 73
Mixed 43.8
SusWrite 63
46% 62.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
123% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B1G73EB0-CK0 Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 12GB
1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
32.8% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 10.2
MC Mixed 11.6
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 10.8
SC Mixed 12.2
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 97.7
41% 97.7 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 32.8%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H61M-S1 Builds (Compare 2,443 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $287
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