Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 82.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive93.5% 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.
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory14.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime6.9 Days
Run DateNov 29 '23 at 05:51
Run Duration267 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
82.8% Excellent
Memory 94.1
1-Core 114
2-Core 211
81% 140 Pts
4-Core 386
8-Core 598
61% 492 Pts
64-Core 628
39% 628 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 82.8%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
351GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 456 455 463 440 443 434 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
93.5% Outstanding
Read 412
Write 322
Mixed 307
SusWrite 448
84% 373 MB/s
4K Read 25.7
4K Write 66.4
4K Mixed 33.8
117% 42 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 249
DQ Mixed 249
199% 282 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 93.5%
Great: 133%
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB-$172
90GB free
Firmware: SVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 448 455 424 376 364 365 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 462
Write 435
Mixed 420
SusWrite 405
97% 430 MB/s
4K Read 36.9
4K Write 69
4K Mixed 47.1
153% 51 MB/s
DQ Read 356
DQ Write 208
DQ Mixed 302
219% 289 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 104%
Great: 136%
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
26GB free
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 481
Write 464
Mixed 360
97% 435 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 70.7
4K Mixed 44.1
148% 50.1 MB/s
DQ Read 334
DQ Write 337
DQ Mixed 213
194% 294 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
Seagate USB 3.0 Cable 1TB
154GB free, PID 5031
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 18 15 18 18 17 16 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
26.3% Poor
Read 154
Write 22.6
Mixed 17.4
SusWrite 16.8
48% 52.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.3
16% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 26.3%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
66.1% Good
MC Read 23.6
MC Write 24.6
MC Mixed 20.2
65% 22.8 GB/s
SC Read 15.9
SC Write 22.9
SC Mixed 21.8
58% 20.2 GB/s
Latency 58.9
68% 58.9 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 86%

 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 59 32 0" 1280 720
Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,708 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-Gaming 5 - $162

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $810
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