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Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 88%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 83.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics45.3% 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 Drive51.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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.
Very high background CPU (93%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7  (all builds)
Memory25.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160311
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 18 '18 at 02:59
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 93%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700K-$85
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
83.2% Excellent
Memory 85.6
1-Core 134
2-Core 256
88% 158 Pts
4-Core 436
8-Core 708
70% 572 Pts
64-Core 717
44% 717 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 83.2%
Great: 90%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.77
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.3% Average
Lighting 57.1
Reflection 53.1
Parallax 47.9
46% 52.7 fps
MRender 53
Gravity 57.2
Splatting 48.8
43% 53 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 120GB-$160
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 583ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Read 504
Write 109
Mixed 125
53% 246 MB/s
4K Read 9.37
4K Write 86
4K Mixed 9.84
72% 35.1 MB/s
DQ Read 50.4
DQ Write 110
DQ Mixed 25.2
35% 61.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 75%
WD Black 2TB (2013)-$68
614GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
78.6% Very good
Read 135
Write 139
Mixed 125
100% 133 MB/s
4K Read 0.62
4K Write 2.57
4K Mixed 0.22
98% 1.14 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 78.6%
Great: 112%
WD My Book 1230 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 1230
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
54.5% Above average
Read 128
Write 130
Mixed 99.1
151% 119 MB/s
4K Read 0.87
4K Write 2.38
4K Mixed 0.26
93% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F4 DDR4 2666 C15 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
65.7% Good
MC Read 23.1
MC Write 25.4
MC Mixed 21
66% 23.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.8
SC Write 22.4
SC Mixed 21.6
56% 19.6 GB/s
Latency 71.6
56% 71.6 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 129%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 Builds (Compare 3,785 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 7 - $191

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 76% - Very good Total price: $681
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