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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 56.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics56.6% 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 Drive70.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3  (all builds)
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150421
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMar 04 '18 at 11:02
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing below expectations (21st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790K-$348
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 1.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
56.3% Above average
Memory 95
1-Core 22.6
2-Core 56.9
43% 58.2 Pts
4-Core 97.5
8-Core 336
23% 217 Pts
64-Core 555
34% 555 Pts
Poor: 67%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 87%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$449
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 391.1
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.6% Above average
Lighting 56.5
Reflection 80.5
Parallax 102
46% 79.8 fps
MRender 94.7
Gravity 100
Splatting 89.8
77% 94.8 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
ST1000DX001-1NS162 500GB
121GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0CB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
70.9% Very good
Read 495
Write 482
Mixed 502
110% 493 MB/s
4K Read 21.7
4K Write 27.4
4K Mixed 15.4
67% 21.5 MB/s
DQ Read 27.6
DQ Write 38.6
DQ Mixed 32.5
25% 32.9 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 70.9%
Great: 108%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$49
812GB free
Firmware: CC41 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Read 119
Write 165
Mixed 149
109% 144 MB/s
4K Read 0.82
4K Write 5.34
4K Mixed 0.69
210% 2.28 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$58
178GB free
Firmware: CC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
70.7% Very good
Read 142
Write 105
Mixed 126
94% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.46
4K Write 1.28
4K Mixed 0.14
59% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 70.7%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
54.5% Above average
MC Read 20.4
MC Write 22.4
MC Mixed 18.8
59% 20.5 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 7.7
18% 6.27 GB/s
Latency 57
70% 57 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 3,276 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-Gaming 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $817
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