Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.3% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 02 '19 at 16:00
Run Duration178 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 68.3
2-Core 105
54% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 304
32% 256 Pts
64-Core 308
19% 308 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1300 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
48.3% Average
Lighting 59.6
Reflection 65.2
Parallax 82.2
49% 69 fps
MRender 64.8
Gravity 58.5
Splatting 53.5
48% 58.9 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
105GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0DB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 792 268 278 270 269 277 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 64% Great: 118%
General UDisk 8GB
2GB free
Firmware: 5.00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.4 7.7 7.7 7.8 7.3 7.8 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
6.28% Terrible
Read 12.3
Write 0.5
Mixed 4.5
SusWrite 7.3
5% 6.15 MB/s
4K Read 7.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
296% 2.37 MB/s
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB
825GB free
Firmware: 214
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 80 84 82 84 82 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
49.1% Average
Read 88.5
Write 78.2
Mixed 25.8
SusWrite 82.7
50% 68.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
77% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Kingston 9905403-519.A00LF CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 Kingston 9905403-519.A00LF 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.7% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 14.9
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 10.5
24% 8.43 GB/s
Latency 80.2
50% 80.2 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,833 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $354
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $293Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12600K $171Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i3-12100F $80Nvidia RTX 4070 $500Samsung 870 Evo 250GB $45
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $39SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $32Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $62G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback