Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, 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 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 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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 (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3-CF  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150723
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJun 29 '22 at 08:56
Run Duration79 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 44%

 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 i5-6400-$79
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 90.8
2-Core 181
66% 115 Pts
4-Core 253
8-Core 306
36% 280 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 71%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
54GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKKB.3
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 366
Write 320
Mixed 310
74% 332 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 70.8
4K Mixed 31.9
117% 42.7 MB/s
DQ Read 217
DQ Write 339
DQ Mixed 173
160% 243 MB/s
Poor: 39% Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-PB 0420 F3-1600C11-8GNT Samsung M378B5773DH0-CK0 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 8192, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
33.3% Below average
MC Read 12.2
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 11.4
34% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 5.2
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 6.8
17% 6.1 GB/s
Latency 92.6
43% 92.6 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $339
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