Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (97th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 3 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 84.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics27.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Game Plus  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150427
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 17 '17 at 15:34
Run Duration82 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770K-$120
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
84.6% Excellent
Memory 95.6
1-Core 117
2-Core 231
85% 148 Pts
4-Core 398
8-Core 587
61% 492 Pts
64-Core 588
36% 588 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 84.6%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
MSI(1462 2848) 2GB
CLim: 1228 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 378.78
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
27.6% Poor
Lighting 32
Reflection 29.9
Parallax 37.1
26% 33 fps
MRender 41
Gravity 39.2
Splatting 33.3
30% 37.8 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB-$150
76GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXM06B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 62% Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1866 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
68.3% Good
MC Read 25.7
MC Write 24.7
MC Mixed 20.5
68% 23.6 GB/s
SC Read 18.8
SC Write 21.5
SC Mixed 20.3
58% 20.2 GB/s
Latency 55.3
72% 55.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-Game Plus Builds (Compare 52 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-Game Plus

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