Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics85.1% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141223
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateOct 06 '23 at 05:09
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 36%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4440-$99
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
60.9% Good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 75.8
2-Core 156
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 212
32% 232 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 6600-$330
ASRock(1849 5217) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.9.1
Performing below potential (42nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
85.1% Excellent
Lighting 83.5
Reflection 132
Parallax 164
68% 127 fps
MRender 191
Gravity 86.9
Splatting 155
118% 144 fps
Poor: 83%
This bench: 85.1%
Great: 91%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 480GB-$38
109GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3401103
SusWrite @10s intervals: 9.2 19 9 16 19 9.1 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 39% Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5403-159.A01LF KHX1600C10D3/8G 16GB
1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.5% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 15.6
47% 16.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.1
SC Write 11.8
SC Mixed 15.3
36% 12.7 GB/s
Latency 72.4
55% 72.4 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 70 58 60 23" 1280 720 GSM59CA 2D HD LG TV
Typical GA-Z97M-D3H Builds (Compare 782 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H - $126

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $589
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