Gigabyte GA-Z690 GAMING X

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 234%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 106%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 265%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 114%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics215% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 94% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z690 GAMING X  (all builds)
Memory26.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220127
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateSep 23 '22 at 10:37
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 17%
CPU Throttled 94%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$228
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
114% Outstanding
Memory 78.4
1-Core 202
2-Core 409
118% 230 Pts
4-Core 800
8-Core 1,502
137% 1,151 Pts
64-Core 2,367
146% 2,367 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 114%
Great: 123%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-Ti-$630
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 512.15
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
215% Outstanding
Lighting 317
Reflection 302
Parallax 336
258% 318 fps
MRender 355
Gravity 263
Splatting 195
213% 271 fps
Poor: 162%
This bench: 215%
Great: 225%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial P5 Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$120
201GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P7CR402 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3463
Write 3,600
Mixed 2,248
691% 3,103 MB/s
4K Read 59.1
4K Write 226
4K Mixed 90.1
325% 125 MB/s
DQ Read 1,914
DQ Write 1,530
DQ Mixed 1,710
1,283% 1,718 MB/s
Poor: 181% Great: 536%
Seagate ST2000LM007-1R8174 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: SDM3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 111 122 127 125 129 126 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
55.9% Above average
Read 70.9
Write 112
Mixed 57.1
SusWrite 123
67% 90.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 0.6
165% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX 4800 C40 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
155% Outstanding
MC Read 62.9
MC Write 62.1
MC Mixed 57.1
173% 60.7 GB/s
SC Read 20.9
SC Write 44
SC Mixed 28.5
89% 31.1 GB/s
Latency 83.7
48% 83.7 ns
Poor: 120%
This bench: 155%
Great: 164%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z690 GAMING X Builds (Compare 1,876 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 209%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 115%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 230%
UFO

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z690 GAMING X

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Good Total price: $1,236
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