Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics22.8% 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)
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory13 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150723
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 05 '21 at 15:25
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th 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 above expectations (79th percentile)
85.3% Excellent
Memory 90.1
1-Core 125
2-Core 250
87% 155 Pts
4-Core 434
8-Core 652
67% 542 Pts
64-Core 648
40% 648 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 85.3%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 580-$450
Nvidia(10DE 086A) 1.5GB
CLim: 772 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 1.5GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
22.8% Poor
Lighting 26.3
Reflection 46.9
Parallax 30.8
21% 34.7 fps
MRender 43.2
Gravity 22.2
Splatting 29.4
25% 31.6 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.8%
Great: 24%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Spcc Solid State Disk 256GB
166GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0817A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 418 417 222 226 158 124 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 11% Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F4-3200C16-8GTZB Kingston KHX2666C15D4/4G Kingston KHX2666C15D4/4G 16GB
2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.2% Average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 11.9
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 13
SC Write 15.7
SC Mixed 13.8
40% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 67
60% 67 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,352 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 87%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 - $167

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $614
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