Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 85%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 78.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics34.9% 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 Drive110% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z170X-UD3
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF  (all builds)
Memory28.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 22 '19 at 01:57
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600K-$130
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
78.6% Very good
Memory 80.9
1-Core 118
2-Core 233
80% 144 Pts
4-Core 442
8-Core 434
59% 438 Pts
64-Core 429
26% 429 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 78.6%
Great: 85%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 425.31
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
34.9% Below average
Lighting 45.3
Reflection 31.2
Parallax 37.6
37% 38.1 fps
MRender 36.3
Gravity 41.2
Splatting 35.9
31% 37.8 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 34.9%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 317 193 195 190 194 184 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Read 456
Write 412
Mixed 352
SusWrite 212
80% 358 MB/s
4K Read 41.8
4K Write 115
4K Mixed 59.5
200% 72.1 MB/s
DQ Read 380
DQ Write 343
DQ Mixed 351
266% 358 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 110%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBD2 859B BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBR2 859B BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBD2 859B BLS8G4D240FSB.16FBR2 32GB
2400, 2400, 2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
80.2% Excellent
MC Read 29.4
MC Write 30.4
MC Mixed 27.6
83% 29.1 GB/s
SC Read 17.3
SC Write 28.4
SC Mixed 21.8
64% 22.5 GB/s
Latency 78.9
51% 78.9 ns
Poor: 80%
This bench: 80.2%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z170X-UD3-CF Builds (Compare 703 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 68%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 86%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3-CF

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $443
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