Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 71.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics3.58% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z97-D3H
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97-D3H-CF  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150918
Uptime3.5 Days
Run DateFeb 22 '19 at 12:42
Run Duration166 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4440-$99
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
71.3% Very good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 87.1
2-Core 176
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 324
8-Core 335
44% 330 Pts
64-Core 334
21% 334 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 71.3%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Gigabyte(1458 D000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.5058
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
3.58% Terrible
Lighting 3.97
Reflection 5.88
Parallax 6.41
3% 5.42 fps
MRender 6.1
Gravity 2.17
Splatting 6.78
4% 5.01 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.58%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 320GB (2007)-$65
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.03E01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 43 42 39 40 44 50 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
30.6% Below average
Read 63.5
Write 59.3
Mixed 41.7
SusWrite 42.9
38% 51.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
139% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 58%
Seagate ST3500312CS 500GB-$20
11GB free
Firmware: SC13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 65 60 55 54 61 68 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
32.2% Below average
Read 51.5
Write 50.7
Mixed 37.2
SusWrite 60.5
37% 50 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
130% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 32.2%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8G 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.5% Below average
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 10.8
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 9.5
27% 9.57 GB/s
Latency 70.9
56% 70.9 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 31.5%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97-D3H-CF Builds (Compare 1,540 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-Z97-D3H-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $648
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