Gigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 51.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive99% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait 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 (64%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte Z170X-GAMING 3  (all builds)
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180309
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 27 '18 at 22:22
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU 64%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Celeron G3930-$28
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 109
57% 89.3 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 180
20% 157 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU800NS38 128GB
71GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0518BS
SusWrite @10s intervals: 367 377 398 401 397 148 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
99% Outstanding
Read 445
Write 393
Mixed 377
SusWrite 348
88% 391 MB/s
4K Read 28.9
4K Write 108
4K Mixed 46.2
160% 61 MB/s
DQ Read 125
DQ Write 332
DQ Mixed 153
139% 204 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 99%
Great: 102%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
311GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 163 165 167 168 168 168 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.5% Outstanding
Read 166
Write 158
Mixed 86.2
SusWrite 166
106% 144 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.2
244% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 95.5%
Great: 109%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
348GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 124 124 126 126 126 126 MB/s
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
85.3% Excellent
Read 172
Write 153
Mixed 96.7
SusWrite 125
100% 137 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.9
4K Mixed 1.1
222% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 85.3%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB-$65
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
64.1% Good
MC Read 19.4
MC Write 27.6
MC Mixed 22
66% 23 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 24
SC Mixed 17.7
52% 18.1 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 64.1%
Great: 105%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Builds (Compare 2,682 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 Z170X-GAMING 3 - $169

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $625
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