Asus M5A87

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 47%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive49.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A87  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 30 '16 at 13:09
Run Duration61 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 640-$70
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
47% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 44
2-Core 87.5
44% 67.5 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 164
19% 147 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 47%
Great: 53%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Trion 150 240GB-$196
199GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFZ12.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
49.4% Average
Read 401
Write 278
Mixed 194
64% 291 MB/s
4K Read 16.2
4K Write 26.4
4K Mixed 8.39
49% 17 MB/s
DQ Read 26.9
DQ Write 63.4
DQ Mixed 10.2
18% 33.5 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.7% Poor
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 11.3
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 7.2
20% 6.87 GB/s
Latency 98.8
40% 98.8 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 29.7%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A87 Builds (Compare 90 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A87

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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