Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 83.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics21% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-HD3  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160303
Uptime5 Days
Run DateOct 02 '21 at 02:46
Run Duration84 Seconds
Run User NZL-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
83.1% Excellent
Memory 93.8
1-Core 110
2-Core 217
81% 140 Pts
4-Core 419
8-Core 417
56% 418 Pts
64-Core 418
26% 418 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 83.1%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Asus(1043 8422) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 430.64
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
21% Poor
Lighting 23.8
Reflection 26.9
Parallax 32.7
19% 27.8 fps
MRender 33.9
Gravity 30.9
Splatting 25.8
24% 30.2 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 21%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 120GB-$15
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 486
Write 376
Mixed 405
94% 422 MB/s
4K Read 30.4
4K Write 112
4K Mixed 24.8
137% 55.9 MB/s
DQ Read 135
DQ Write 277
DQ Mixed 1.1
59% 138 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
66.3% Good
MC Read 24
MC Write 25.4
MC Mixed 20.6
67% 23.3 GB/s
SC Read 16.3
SC Write 20.1
SC Mixed 18.8
53% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 60.3
66% 60.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-HD3 Builds (Compare 2,408 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-Z97-HD3 - $102

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $750
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