Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemGigabyte Z170X-UD3
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170306
Uptime1 Days
Run DateMar 20 '18 at 09:09
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User IRN-User
Background CPU 100%
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 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 72.9
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 117
54% 86.8 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 340
34% 275 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1987 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 391.5
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27.6% Poor
Lighting 32.6
Reflection 10.1
Parallax 37.5
27% 26.7 fps
MRender 37.4
Gravity 35
Splatting 35.9
30% 36.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
287GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
60.9% Good
Read 102
Write 110
Mixed 102
79% 105 MB/s
4K Read 0.48
4K Write 1.43
4K Mixed 0.28
78% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$78
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
64.5% Good
MC Read 22.1
MC Write 27.4
MC Mixed 22.4
68% 24 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 16.8
SC Mixed 19.8
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 94.8
42% 94.8 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 64.5%
Great: 107%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-UD3-CF Builds (Compare 702 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $452
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