Gigabyte GA-G1.Sniper Z97

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 50.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics8.11% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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.
Very high background CPU (96%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-G1.Sniper Z97  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150919
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 15 '21 at 06:00
Run Duration153 Seconds
Run User HKG-User
Background CPU 96%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4160-$79
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
50.5% Above average
Memory 65.5
1-Core 84.4
2-Core 132
56% 94.1 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 213
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 238
15% 238 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 67%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 650-$112
Gigabyte(1458 3553) 1GB
CLim: 1110 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 465.89
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
8.11% Terrible
Lighting 8.9
Reflection 11.7
Parallax 12.8
7% 11.1 fps
MRender 13.3
Gravity 12.1
Splatting 10.9
10% 12.1 fps
Poor: 8%
This bench: 8.11%
Great: 9%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate BarraCuda SSD ZA500CM10002 500GB
118GB free (System drive)
Firmware: STAS1024
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 384
Write 275
Mixed 286
70% 315 MB/s
4K Read 18.8
4K Write 47.2
4K Mixed 25.2
86% 30.4 MB/s
DQ Read 323
DQ Write 301
DQ Mixed 176
170% 267 MB/s
Poor: 65% Great: 113%
Nvme PLEXTOR PX-1TM9P 1TB
138GB free
Firmware: 1.07 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,107
Write 1,090
Mixed 870
228% 1,022 MB/s
4K Read 35
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 54.2
180% 66.2 MB/s
DQ Read 890
DQ Write 604
DQ Mixed 562
469% 685 MB/s
Poor: 92% Great: 256%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown DDR3 1600G 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
48% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 16.1
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.6
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 14
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 113
36% 113 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 48%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-G1.Sniper Z97 Builds (Compare 569 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.Sniper Z97

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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