Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.5% 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)
Boot Drive48.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (99%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
DisplayΧρώματα 4320 x 900 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150919
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 18 '19 at 09:04
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 99%

 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 Pentium G3258-$31
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
53.1% Above average
Memory 90.8
1-Core 46.6
2-Core 44.5
46% 60.6 Pts
4-Core 100
8-Core 61
12% 80.5 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
CLim: 1040 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.4.1
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.5% Average
Lighting 42.9
Reflection 56.1
Parallax 79.2
35% 59.4 fps
MRender 61.1
Gravity 58.6
Splatting 75.3
54% 65 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 67 155 141 144 145 144 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
48.3% Average
Read 291
Write 266
Mixed 292
SusWrite 133
55% 245 MB/s
4K Read 32.2
4K Write 35.8
4K Mixed 3.1
72% 23.7 MB/s
DQ Read 219
DQ Write 192
DQ Mixed 180
142% 197 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 115%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$49
815GB free
Firmware: 05.00K05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 15 24 24 24 20 25 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
16.3% Very poor
Read 34.3
Write 63.2
Mixed 34.8
SusWrite 21.9
28% 38.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
126% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 16.3%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 0215 CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 0215 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.6% Below average
MC Read 12.1
MC Write 10.4
MC Mixed 8.2
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 5
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 6.1
18% 6.27 GB/s
Latency 66.1
60% 66.1 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-SOC Force Builds (Compare 115 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 81%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 67%
Battle cruiser

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC Force - $123

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $1,001
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