Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 60.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.85% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive84.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-HD3  (all builds)
Memory8.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20150731
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateJan 25 '23 at 12:59
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
60.7% Good
Memory 68.2
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 180
64% 113 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 308
41% 308 Pts
64-Core 309
19% 309 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 60.7%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5171
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
2.85% Terrible
Lighting 3.2
Reflection 2.2
Parallax 5.8
3% 3.73 fps
MRender 5.5
Gravity 2.1
Splatting 4.5
3% 4.03 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.85%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKJ4.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 386 361 395 403 424 200 MB/s
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
84.9% Excellent
Read 311
Write 362
Mixed 309
SusWrite 361
76% 336 MB/s
4K Read 27.2
4K Write 73
4K Mixed 33.1
122% 44.4 MB/s
DQ Read 236
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 196
174% 257 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 84.9%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX KHX1600C9D3/4GX Micron 16JTF51264AZ-1G6M1 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.1% Poor
MC Read 6.3
MC Write 9.1
MC Mixed 6.6
21% 7.33 GB/s
SC Read 4.5
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 5
17% 5.83 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.1%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-HD3 Builds (Compare 2,407 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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