Gigabyte GA-Z87X-SLI

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 59.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.83% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z87X-SLI  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140124
Uptime19.2 Days
Run DateMay 06 '16 at 14:05
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
59.2% Above average
Memory 93
1-Core 95.1
2-Core 190
74% 126 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 153
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
Gigabyte(1458 3623) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 10.18.13.6451
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.83% Terrible
Lighting 2.1
Reflection 2.92
Parallax 0.5
2% 1.84 fps
MRender 3.1
Gravity 2.47
Splatting 2.17
2% 2.58 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.83%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
562GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD Green 1TB (2011)-$64
517GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
40.9% Average
Read 72
Write 70.2
Mixed 64
52% 68.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.52
4K Write 1.63
4K Mixed 0.2
74% 0.78 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 40.9%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 1315 BLS2G3D1609DS1S00. 1315 BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 1315 BLS2G3D1609DS1S00. 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
52.7% Above average
MC Read 13.6
MC Write 21.1
MC Mixed 18.4
51% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 15.2
SC Write 16.7
SC Mixed 18.4
48% 16.8 GB/s
Latency 62.2
64% 62.2 ns
Poor: 53%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z87X-SLI Builds (Compare 81 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 41%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 80%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-SLI

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $345
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $186Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $34Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $35Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback