Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (80th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 20 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics32.9% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S2H  (all builds)
Memory13 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150811
Uptime6.7 Days
Run DateSep 24 '21 at 16:52
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU 36%

 PC Performing above expectations (80th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
82.1% Excellent
Memory 90.6
1-Core 111
2-Core 216
80% 139 Pts
4-Core 426
8-Core 430
57% 428 Pts
64-Core 420
26% 420 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 82.1%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1405 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 471.96
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.9% Below average
Lighting 42.1
Reflection 44
Parallax 39.2
34% 41.8 fps
MRender 37.3
Gravity 39.3
Splatting 34.4
30% 37 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 36%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Apacer AS350 1TB
915GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V1.2.9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 160 222 223 217 223 222 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 68% Great: 73%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
60.4% Good
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 22.7
MC Mixed 18
59% 20.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.3
SC Write 21.8
SC Mixed 20.2
56% 19.8 GB/s
Latency 66.4
60% 66.4 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 61: 10R 3G 2B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
61% 39% 38 327 243 60 24" 1920 1080 BNQ7F1C BenQ RL2455
Typical GA-H81M-S2H Builds (Compare 1,589 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2H

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $237
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