Gigabyte GA-X99-Phoenix SLI-CF

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 (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 98.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive80.6% 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemGigabyte Default string
MotherboardGigabyte GA-X99-Phoenix SLI-CF  (all builds)
Memory29 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160624
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 12 '18 at 13:38
Run Duration157 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6850K-$115
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
98.4% Outstanding
Memory 94.3
1-Core 140
2-Core 281
95% 172 Pts
4-Core 551
8-Core 866
87% 708 Pts
64-Core 1,107
68% 1,107 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 98.4%
Great: 93%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
MSI(1462 3360) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1987 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 390.77
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 93% Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 500GB
190GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
80.6% Excellent
Read 485
Write 263
Mixed 269
75% 339 MB/s
4K Read 36.5
4K Write 59.1
4K Mixed 25.2
119% 40.3 MB/s
DQ Read 259
DQ Write 178
DQ Mixed 59.4
87% 166 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 80.6%
Great: 123%
Samsung 750 EVO 500GB
138GB free
Firmware: MAT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Read 482
Write 269
Mixed 275
75% 342 MB/s
4K Read 41.9
4K Write 60.6
4K Mixed 29.8
134% 44.1 MB/s
DQ Read 42.4
DQ Write 183
DQ Mixed 65.9
64% 97.1 MB/s
Poor: 77%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 123%
PNY CS1311 240GB-$78
67GB free
Firmware: CS131122 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
80.1% Excellent
Read 515
Write 355
Mixed 357
91% 409 MB/s
4K Read 30.2
4K Write 62.8
4K Mixed 10.2
92% 34.4 MB/s
DQ Read 309
DQ Write 222
DQ Mixed 47.6
95% 193 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 80.1%
Great: 97%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$40
2TB free
Firmware: CC26 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 193
Write 181
Mixed 173
137% 183 MB/s
4K Read 0.67
4K Write 1.52
4K Mixed 0.25
84% 0.81 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 107%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Dominator DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GB
2 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2133 MHz clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
49% Average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 14.5
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 16
45% 15.6 GB/s
Latency 59.1
68% 59.1 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 49%
Great: 113%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-X99-Phoenix SLI-CF Builds (Compare 132 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 87%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 78%
Battleship

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-Phoenix SLI-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $523
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