Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 26%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 51.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.42% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV  (all builds)
Memory0.8 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140417
Uptime5.6 Days
Run DateOct 22 '17 at 08:43
Run Duration97 Seconds
Run User JPN-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3220-$36
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Memory 78.3
1-Core 84.1
2-Core 147
62% 103 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 137
19% 143 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics (G4 Pentium/Celeron 1.05/1.15 GHz)
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim32.dll Ver. 10.18.14.4264
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
2.42% Terrible
Lighting 2.9
Reflection 3.69
Parallax 3.25
2% 3.28 fps
MRender 4.05
Gravity 1.13
Splatting 3.87
2% 3.02 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.42%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
298GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS2OA750 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
69.5% Good
Read 118
Write 124
Mixed 120
91% 121 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.23
4K Mixed 0.15
56% 0.59 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 69.5%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 1x2GB
1 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
23.9% Poor
MC Read 7
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 7.2
21% 7.47 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 7.2
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 83.7
48% 83.7 ns
Poor: 8%
This bench: 23.9%
Great: 28%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H81M-S2PV Builds (Compare 2,144 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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