Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 62.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive56.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-X79-UP4  (all builds)
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140319
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMay 08 '17 at 10:28
Run Duration85 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3820
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
62.4% Good
Memory 72.6
1-Core 91.8
2-Core 167
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 282
8-Core 407
43% 345 Pts
64-Core 428
26% 428 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 62.4%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Agility 4 256GB-$90
116GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.4.1.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
56.3% Above average
Read 280
Write 189
Mixed 210
50% 226 MB/s
4K Read 18.2
4K Write 70.1
4K Mixed 20.3
91% 36.2 MB/s
DQ Read 140
DQ Write 143
DQ Mixed 71.9
73% 118 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 87%
WD Black 4TB (2012)-$323
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.01L01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
74.7% Very good
Read 133
Write 127
Mixed 122
96% 127 MB/s
4K Read 0.64
4K Write 3.07
4K Mixed 0.46
134% 1.39 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 74.7%
Great: 93%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 2133 C9 4x8GB
4 of 8 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
40.9% Average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 15
MC Mixed 13.9
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 9.8
SC Mixed 9.5
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 95.6
42% 95.6 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 40.9%
Great: 103%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-X79-UP4 Builds (Compare 890 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 - $480

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 97% - Outstanding Total price: $802
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HDDRAMUSB
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