Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 78.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive108% 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.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97-D3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory29.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.9 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140617
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 22 '16 at 00:15
Run Duration72 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
78.2% Very good
Memory 95.2
1-Core 109
2-Core 177
76% 127 Pts
4-Core 331
8-Core 575
55% 453 Pts
64-Core 579
36% 579 Pts
Poor: 65%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 83%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB-$190
205GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM06B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 517
Write 485
Mixed 505
112% 502 MB/s
4K Read 34.7
4K Write 105
4K Mixed 28.4
144% 56 MB/s
DQ Read 342
DQ Write 317
DQ Mixed 23.4
101% 227 MB/s
Poor: 68%
This bench: 108%
Great: 116%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1866 C10 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
69.2% Good
MC Read 25.8
MC Write 25.8
MC Mixed 21.7
70% 24.4 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 18.2
SC Mixed 21.3
53% 18.7 GB/s
Latency 56.7
71% 56.7 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-D3H-CF Builds (Compare 1,534 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-Z97-D3H-CF

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