Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 56%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics19.8% 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)
Boot Drive50.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (50%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-HD3  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.5 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140424
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 29 '18 at 19:13
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User SVN-User
Background CPU 50%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
56% Above average
Memory 84.7
1-Core 67.7
2-Core 113
56% 88.4 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 196
22% 175 Pts
64-Core 252
16% 252 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 56%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Asus(1043 8465) 2GB
CLim: 1215 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 353.6
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
19.8% Very poor
Lighting 20.9
Reflection 23.9
Parallax 20.8
17% 21.9 fps
MRender 35
Gravity 28.5
Splatting 29.1
25% 30.9 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 19.8%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 530 Series 120GB-$79
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC32
SusWrite @10s intervals: 98 103 83 87 98 102 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
50.8% Above average
Read 367
Write 124
Mixed 128
SusWrite 95.1
39% 178 MB/s
4K Read 17
4K Write 43.6
4K Mixed 21.3
76% 27.3 MB/s
DQ Read 176
DQ Write 128
DQ Mixed 101
89% 135 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 79%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$30
25GB free
Firmware: MS2O
SusWrite @10s intervals: 151 144 167 163 159 164 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Read 119
Write 120
Mixed 32
SusWrite 158
78% 107 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.1
60% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya M2F8G64CB8HC5N-DI 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1472 MHz
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
30.6% Below average
MC Read 10.2
MC Write 10.5
MC Mixed 9
28% 9.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 9.3
SC Mixed 8.3
25% 8.63 GB/s
Latency 72.3
55% 72.3 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-HD3 Builds (Compare 2,406 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 84%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 - $102

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $750
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