Gigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics71.5% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H  (all builds)
Memory3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20130924
Uptime5.8 Days
Run DateAug 20 '19 at 20:19
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 32%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4670-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 81.6
2-Core 184
64% 114 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 295
35% 270 Pts
64-Core 341
21% 341 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti-$560
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 431.60
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
71.5% Very good
Lighting 92.6
Reflection 98.9
Parallax 86.7
76% 92.7 fps
MRender 69.8
Gravity 84.3
Splatting 78.5
64% 77.5 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 128GB-$109
37GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03B1Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3,098
Write 42.8
Mixed 83.3
224% 1,075 MB/s
4K Read 581
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 3.7
886% 196 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 76%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
316GB free
Firmware: CC47
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,859
Write 36.5
Mixed 73.3
710% 990 MB/s
4K Read 598
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 2.4
25,224% 201 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600LL Series 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
47.3% Average
MC Read 18
MC Write 18.8
MC Mixed 16.5
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 10.2
SC Mixed 8
24% 8.4 GB/s
Latency 89.8
44% 89.8 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z87-DS3H Builds (Compare 190 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $321
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