Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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 65.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics52.1% 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 Drive59.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (62%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemGigabyte Z270X-Ultra Gaming
MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171027
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 09 '21 at 18:30
Run Duration186 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 62%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600-$89
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
65.9% Good
Memory 60.2
1-Core 102
2-Core 161
61% 108 Pts
4-Core 414
8-Core 402
55% 408 Pts
64-Core 386
24% 386 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 65.9%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 472.12
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.1% Above average
Lighting 64.5
Reflection 68.2
Parallax 62.4
53% 65 fps
MRender 61.7
Gravity 64.4
Splatting 62
51% 62.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba Q300 Pro. 512GB
191GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JYRA0101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 245 278 186 137 142 174 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
59.6% Above average
Read 323
Write 315
Mixed 300
SusWrite 194
64% 283 MB/s
4K Read 12.9
4K Write 47.5
4K Mixed 17.8
68% 26.1 MB/s
DQ Read 349
DQ Write 292
DQ Mixed 244
204% 295 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 59.6%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMU32GX4M4C3466C16 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
34.6% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 12.2
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 7.1
22% 7.57 GB/s
Latency 127
32% 127 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 34.6%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming-CF Builds (Compare 1,856 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 89%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming - $165

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $950
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