Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics46% 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 Drive86.5% 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.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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 (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 24 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161117
Uptime6.3 Days
Run DateJan 12 '19 at 04:55
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 29%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700K-$230
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
79.3% Very good
Memory 81.8
1-Core 126
2-Core 234
82% 147 Pts
4-Core 414
8-Core 604
64% 509 Pts
64-Core 643
40% 643 Pts
Poor: 71%
This bench: 79.3%
Great: 92%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 417.22
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46% Average
Lighting 56
Reflection 64.3
Parallax 56
46% 58.8 fps
MRender 68.7
Gravity 54.7
Splatting 50.4
46% 57.9 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 46%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 159 47 47 49 47 51 MB/s
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
86.5% Excellent
Read 454
Write 433
Mixed 355
SusWrite 66.7
73% 327 MB/s
4K Read 35.7
4K Write 88.4
4K Mixed 43.3
156% 55.8 MB/s
DQ Read 378
DQ Write 341
DQ Mixed 236
211% 318 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 86.5%
Great: 118%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
144GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 76 48 53 68 90 88 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Read 125
Write 120
Mixed 76.2
SusWrite 70.4
72% 97.9 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
201% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX2133C14D4/4G 029E CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 KHX2133C14D4/4G 029E CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 24GB
2133, 2133, 2133, 2133 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
60.4% Good
MC Read 22.7
MC Write 24.5
MC Mixed 20.3
64% 22.5 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 16.6
35% 12.2 GB/s
Latency 77.3
52% 77.3 ns
Poor: 60%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Builds (Compare 1,346 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 5 - $167

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 99% - Outstanding Total price: $617
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