Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 96.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics52.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive203% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z390 GAMING X
MotherboardGigabyte Z390 GAMING X  (all builds)
Memory13.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.6 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191015
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 08 '22 at 08:26
Run Duration191 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9600KF-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
96.8% Outstanding
Memory 97.8
1-Core 136
2-Core 268
94% 168 Pts
4-Core 526
8-Core 687
77% 606 Pts
64-Core 754
47% 754 Pts
Poor: 81%
This bench: 96.8%
Great: 102%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 512.15
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (66 fps cap detected)
52.8% Above average
Lighting 65.2
Reflection 65.9
Parallax 60.5
53% 63.9 fps
MRender 65.8
Gravity 65.8
Splatting 61.1
52% 64.2 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Raid 0 Volume 960GB
822GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1106 1106 1115 1113 1112 1113 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
203% Outstanding
Read 1,480
Write 1121
Mixed 467
SusWrite 1,111
233% 1,045 MB/s
4K Read 31.8
4K Write 83.9
4K Mixed 35.2
138% 50.3 MB/s
DQ Read 802
DQ Write 716
DQ Mixed 738
559% 752 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 203%
Great: 291%
Intel SSDPED1D280GAH 280GB
261GB free
Firmware: E201HPS2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1989 1995 1978 1920 1921 1923 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
440% Outstanding
Read 2,282
Write 2,017
Mixed 2,141
SusWrite 1,954
473% 2,099 MB/s
4K Read 187
4K Write 143
4K Mixed 153
556% 161 MB/s
DQ Read 1454
DQ Write 1,172
DQ Mixed 1,259
957% 1,295 MB/s
Poor: 302%
This bench: 440%
Great: 528%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3600 C16 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
121% Outstanding
MC Read 47.4
MC Write 48.9
MC Mixed 33.9
124% 43.4 GB/s
SC Read 24.3
SC Write 47.6
SC Mixed 33.7
101% 35.2 GB/s
Latency 46.8
86% 46.8 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 121%
Great: 128%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z390 GAMING X-CF Builds (Compare 11,910 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 114%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 105%
UFO

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 GAMING X - $225

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 116% - Outstanding Total price: $788
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