Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 68.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.13% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive35.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV  (all builds)
Memory6.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 20 '21 at 23:18
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 35%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
68.1% Good
Memory 84.1
1-Core 86.1
2-Core 182
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 275
40% 292 Pts
64-Core 270
17% 270 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 68.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
Gigabyte(1458 3544) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
3.13% Terrible
Lighting 3.9
Reflection 6.9
Parallax 1.7
3% 4.17 fps
MRender 5.5
Gravity 2.6
Splatting 3.3
3% 3.8 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.13%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$42
148GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF400400
SusWrite @10s intervals: 197 81 87 70 79 87 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
35.8% Below average
Read 338
Write 306
Mixed 251
SusWrite 100
56% 249 MB/s
4K Read 15.2
4K Write 14.9
4K Mixed 7.1
40% 12.4 MB/s
DQ Read 98.4
DQ Write 102
DQ Mixed 12.8
34% 70.9 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 35.8%
Great: 55%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$30
537GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 118 116 111 113 120 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
75.2% Very good
Read 147
Write 90.9
Mixed 35.5
SusWrite 116
70% 97.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.5
109% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 75.2%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 0420 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36.5% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 11.1
35% 12.2 GB/s
SC Read 10
SC Write 10.1
SC Mixed 10.8
30% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 73.2
55% 73.2 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 19: 2R 2G 3B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
19% 13% 52 63 43 60 18.5" 1366 768 DELF06C DELL E1916HV
Typical GA-H81M-S2PV Builds (Compare 2,131 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV - $78

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $315
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