Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-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 (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics48% 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)
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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory17.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160509
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 23 '16 at 22:34
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 22%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-5675C-$289
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
87.9% Excellent
Memory 99.4
1-Core 118
2-Core 233
86% 150 Pts
4-Core 444
8-Core 433
59% 438 Pts
64-Core 434
27% 434 Pts
Poor: 68%
This bench: 87.9%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Nvidia(10DE 11D7) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvd3dumx Ver. 21.21.13.7563
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48% Average
Lighting 55.9
Reflection 60.1
Parallax 45.8
46% 53.9 fps
MRender 60.9
Gravity 66.6
Splatting 65.4
53% 64.3 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 48%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 EVO M.2 250GB
177GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT21B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 73% Great: 122%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
728GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD WD3000HLHX-01JJPV0 300GB
112GB free
Firmware: 04.05G04 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 36% Great: 79%
14GB free, PID 5200
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
47.1% Average
Read 187
Write 73.4
Mixed 64.5
115% 108 MB/s
4K Read 5.32
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.71
74% 2.31 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 47%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2400 C11 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
113% Outstanding
MC Read 39.8
MC Write 34.5
MC Mixed 53
121% 42.4 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 19.7
SC Mixed 22.2
55% 19.3 GB/s
Latency 38.6
104% 38.6 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 113%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 899 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-Z97MX-Gaming 5 - $135

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $783
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HDDRAMUSB
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