Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics42.6% 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)
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 (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140530
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 28 '24 at 20:36
Run Duration199 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 34%

 PC Performing way below expectations (13th 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 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
70.8% Very good
Memory 79.8
1-Core 95.3
2-Core 191
70% 122 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 416
49% 382 Pts
64-Core 514
32% 514 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
EVGA(3842 2972) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1392 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 537.42
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.6% Average
Lighting 51.5
Reflection 58.3
Parallax 53.6
42% 54.5 fps
MRender 60.2
Gravity 53.7
Splatting 48.6
44% 54.2 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAJ20104
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 419
Write 341
Mixed 366
84% 375 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 52.1
4K Mixed 24.9
98% 34.1 MB/s
DQ Read 153
DQ Write 165
DQ Mixed 93.7
88% 137 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$20
35GB free
Firmware: 19.01H19
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 56.8
Write 52
Mixed 44.5
38% 51.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
126% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 24% Great: 69%
Kingston DataTraveler 112 16GB
14GB free, PID 162a
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 9
Write 0.7
Mixed 1.7
3% 3.8 MB/s
4K Read 3.9
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
14% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
51.3% Above average
MC Read 17.7
MC Write 19.4
MC Mixed 16.2
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 16.2
SC Mixed 14.4
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 51.3%
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% 0 222 59 165 24" 1280 720 GSM5C01 LG ULTRAGEAR
Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,714 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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