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Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 64.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics20% 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)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3  (all builds)
Memory20.5 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 16 '24 at 19:54
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690K-$43
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
64.7% Good
Memory 79.9
1-Core 98.9
2-Core 189
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 283
8-Core 309
39% 296 Pts
64-Core 352
22% 352 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760 (192-bit)
Asus(1043 8477) 3GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 461.09
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
20% Poor
Lighting 22.4
Reflection 25.2
Parallax 32.1
18% 26.6 fps
MRender 33.4
Gravity 29.3
Splatting 24.8
23% 29.2 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 20%
Great: 22%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$30
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z33130RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 154 135 129 187 129 191 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 35% Great: 78%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMY16GX3M2A2400C11 0215 CMY16GX3M2A2400C11 0215 CMY16GX3M2A1600C9 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
49.2% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 18.1
MC Mixed 15.7
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 11.7
SC Write 15.7
SC Mixed 11.3
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 64.1
62% 64.1 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 69 57 60 25.6" 1280 720 ACI24B1 PA248
Typical GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 3,279 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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