Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 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 good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics46.6% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive77.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (56%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateJul 24 '21 at 03:51
Run Duration228 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 56%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4440-$128
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 144
59% 97.9 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 224
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
Sapphire(174B E347) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1340 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.10.35.02
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.6% Average
Lighting 59.1
Reflection 57.9
Parallax 79.5
48% 65.5 fps
MRender 57.1
Gravity 63.1
Splatting 43.5
44% 54.6 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
24GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 246 107 104 85 89 87 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
77.6% Very good
Read 362
Write 346
Mixed 298
SusWrite 120
63% 281 MB/s
4K Read 29
4K Write 63.9
4K Mixed 39.5
128% 44.1 MB/s
DQ Read 374
DQ Write 327
DQ Mixed 345
260% 349 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 77.6%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-054.A00LF 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
24.7% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 8.5
MC Mixed 7.6
23% 8 GB/s
SC Read 5.8
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 6.6
18% 6.43 GB/s
Latency 84.2
48% 84.2 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 24.7%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 63: 7R 6G 10B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
63% 16% 145 188 66 144 24" 1920 1080 AUS24AB VG248
History: Score 19: 2R 0G 9B | Score 39: 2R 8G 5B | Score 63: 7R 6G 10B
Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,702 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 - $162

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $810
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