Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 70.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics3.33% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97X-SLI
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF  (all builds)
Memory18.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150421
Uptime85.1 Days
Run DateNov 27 '23 at 07:07
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$53
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Memory 80.8
1-Core 93.3
2-Core 184
69% 119 Pts
4-Core 349
8-Core 366
47% 357 Pts
64-Core 386
24% 386 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
3.33% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 2.6
Parallax 6.6
3% 4.3 fps
MRender 7.1
Gravity 2.4
Splatting 5
4% 4.83 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.33%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS1311 120GB-$63
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS131122
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 93 91 128 79 91 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
64.3% Good
Read 460
Write 245
Mixed 180
SusWrite 95.9
54% 245 MB/s
4K Read 24.1
4K Write 81.8
4K Mixed 23.9
110% 43.3 MB/s
DQ Read 219
DQ Write 95.6
DQ Mixed 99.6
89% 138 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 91%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$23
466GB free
Firmware: KC48
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 14,288
Mixed 87.5
5,139% 7,188 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL10-8GBXL 0420 F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 0420 F3-12800CL10-8GBXL 0420 F3-12800CL9-4GBXL 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.3% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 16.7
MC Mixed 14.4
45% 15.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.5
SC Write 15.8
SC Mixed 14.6
41% 14.3 GB/s
Latency 73.3
55% 73.3 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 64%

 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 0 0.7" 1920 1080 FNI0000 LCD TV
Typical GA-Z97X-SLI-CF Builds (Compare 1,906 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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