Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 57.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive36.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-H81M-DS2  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.4 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150806
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 19 '18 at 18:05
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G3250
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
57.6% Above average
Memory 87.4
1-Core 92.2
2-Core 175
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 173
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Shinedisk M667 128G 120GB
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 20150121 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
36.3% Below average
Read 363
Write 151
Mixed 186
51% 233 MB/s
4K Read 21.2
4K Write 16.5
4K Mixed 1.81
43% 13.2 MB/s
DQ Read 18.9
DQ Write 19
DQ Mixed 2.84
7% 13.6 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 36.3%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5584-003.A00LF 99U5474-023.A00LF 8GB
1400, 1400 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
51.4% Above average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 19.4
MC Mixed 16
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 70.1
57% 70.1 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-H81M-DS2 Builds (Compare 3,298 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2 - $51

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $288
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