Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: 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 91.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive75.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7  (all builds)
Memory29.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160826
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateNov 28 '17 at 20:24
Run Duration228 Seconds
Run User TZA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th 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 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
91.4% Outstanding
Memory 96.5
1-Core 137
2-Core 262
93% 165 Pts
4-Core 465
8-Core 764
75% 614 Pts
64-Core 766
47% 766 Pts
Poor: 70%
This bench: 91.4%
Great: 90%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM830 256GB
198GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM76D1Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
75.5% Very good
Read 466
Write 377
Mixed 425
94% 422 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 76.8
4K Mixed 13
89% 36.9 MB/s
DQ Read 256
DQ Write 111
DQ Mixed 66
80% 144 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 75.5%
Great: 82%
TOSHIBA TransMemory 8GB
1GB free, PID 6544
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
7.48% Terrible
Read 34.2
Write 4.84
Mixed 7.66
14% 15.6 MB/s
4K Read 6.1
4K Write 0.008
4K Mixed 0.01
23% 2.04 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 7.48%
Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
106% Outstanding
MC Read 39.3
MC Write 40.8
MC Mixed 31.9
107% 37.3 GB/s
SC Read 23.2
SC Write 45.8
SC Mixed 32
96% 33.7 GB/s
Latency 52.1
77% 52.1 ns
Poor: 63%
This bench: 106%
Great: 114%

 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 3,624 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: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $641
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