Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics17.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit cores, 1440 x 900 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111012
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateFeb 17 '18 at 15:33
Run Duration166 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 28%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
Socket 1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 73.5
2-Core 141
59% 97.7 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 286
32% 253 Pts
64-Core 294
18% 294 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 360-$100
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.2.1
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
17.1% Very poor
Lighting 20.1
Reflection 26
Parallax 24.6
16% 23.6 fps
MRender 22.5
Gravity 18.4
Splatting 26
19% 22.3 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 17.1%
Great: 20%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung HD103SI 1TB-$89
276GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
11.3% Very poor
Read 19.7
Write 19.1
Mixed 49.7
23% 29.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.47
4K Write 1.38
4K Mixed 0.3
79% 0.72 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 11.3%
Great: 59%
Toshiba MK3276GSX H 320GB
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GS001Y Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
34% Below average
Read 67.5
Write 50.9
Mixed 59.4
45% 59.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.22
4K Write 0.71
4K Mixed 0.14
37% 0.35 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 34%
Great: 46%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
27.7% Poor
MC Read 9.6
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 9.4
26% 9.27 GB/s
SC Read 4.5
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 7.8
19% 6.67 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 27.7%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z68AP-D3 Builds (Compare 1,352 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $474
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